Kasabach-Merritt syndrome with large cutaneous vascular tumors
A case series of four patients who presented with large surface vascular tumors and low platelet count and their management is reported. Medical management was done with steroids, propranolol and vincristine in different combinations. The final response was excellent without surgery.
Main Authors: | Pavai Arunachalam, V R Ravi Kumar, Divya Swathi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons |
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Online Access: | http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2012;volume=17;issue=1;spage=33;epage=36;aulast=Arunachalam |
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