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Impact of sirolimus treatment for refractory kaposiform hemangioendothelioma with exacerbation of the disease 10 years after initial diagnosis

Rare Tumors, 2018
We describe our experience with a 12 year-old girl with kaposiform hemangioendothelioma accompanied by Kasabach–Merritt phenomenon with exacerbation of the disease 10 years after the initial diagnosis. Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma infiltrated into the
Naoki Sakata, So-ichi Suenobu, Munehiro Okano, Satoshi Ueda, Masatomo Kimura, Tsukasa Takemura   +5 more
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Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma with satellitosis and Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon

Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, 2016
Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma is a rare, potentially life-threatening vascular tumor often associated with a coagulopathy known as Kasabach–Merritt phenomenon (KMP).
Asit Mittal, Sharad Mehta, Vaishali Masatkar, Ashok K Khare, Lalit K Gupta   +4 more
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Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon in a neonate of life- and limb-threatening nature: A case report

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2015
Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma involving whole of a leg in a neonate with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon causing limb and life-threatening situation has not been reported.
Anoop Subash, Ganesh K Senthil, Ramkumar Ramamoorthy, Andal Appasamy, Namasivayam Selvarajan   +4 more
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Kaposiform haemangioendothelioma (KHE): Not just a bruise

JPRAS Open, 2014
Kaposiform haemangioendothelioma is a rare, but potentially fatal vascular tumour of childhood. We present a case that highlights the diagnostic and management challenges of this condition, particularly when associated with Kasabach–Merritt phenomenon ...
J. May, A. Sadri, L. Shanks, S.H. Liew, B. Pizer   +4 more
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Successful Management of Visceral Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach‐Merritt Phenomenon Using Corticosteroids and Vincristine [PDF]

Neonatal Medicine, 2020
Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a rare, locally aggressive vascular neoplasm that often develops a coagulopathy known as Kasabach­Merritt phenomenon (KMP). Visceral involvement denotes a poor prognosis.
Mi Hyeon Gang, Yeon Jung Lim, Mea-young Chang   +2 more
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Pharmacological Treatment Leading to Complete Resolution in Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon-Case Report

Journal of Pediatric Research
Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is a rare vascular tumor usually seen in infancy. It is locally aggressive and infiltrates the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscles. It is characterized by coagulopathy with thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia,
Jenith Vijayalakshmi, Manas Ranjan Behera, Nirmal Mohakud, Swarnalata Das, Bharati Agarwal, Palash Das   +5 more
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Outcomes of Live Virus Vaccination in Patients With Vascular Anomalies Being Treated With Sirolimus

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, Volume 73, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Live vaccination in patients with vascular anomalies (VA) receiving sirolimus remains controversial due to immunosuppressive effects and theoretical risks. Procedure This single‐center retrospective study included patients with VA less than 4 years old at the start of sirolimus therapy who were incompletely vaccinated.
Svatava Merkle, Kiersten Ricci, Kelly Blache, Rebecca A. Marsh, Adrienne M. Hammill, Elissa Engel   +5 more
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Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma: Diagnosis and treatment

Pediatric Investigation, Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 269-280, June 2026.
Vascular endothelial growth factor‐C (VEGF‐C)/vascular endothelial growth factor receptor‐3 (VEGFR‐3) and angiopoietin‐2 (Ang‐2)/tyrosine kinase with immunoglobulin‐like and EGF‐like domain 2 (TIE2) signaling pathways play an important role in lymphangiogenesis.
Yi Tian, Yuanyuan Tian, Li Wei, Zigang Xu, Li Li, Lin Ma   +5 more
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Vincristine, aspirin, and prednisolone therapy in Kasabach–Merritt phenomenon: Response in 2 cases

Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, 2019
Kasabach–Merritt phenomenon (KMP) is a severe thrombocytopenic coagulopathy which usually occurs in the presence of enlarging vascular tumors such as kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) and tufted angioma.
Shikha Gupta, Subhash Bharti, Niyaz Ahmed Khan, Lavleen Singh   +3 more
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Kasabach-Merritt-like phenomenon in a massive uterine leiomyoma presenting with chronic disseminated intravascular coagulation: A case report

Case Reports in Women's Health, 2020
Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon is a process where the presence of vascular irregularity within a Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma or tufted angioma leads to constitutive coagulation factor activation and the development of chronic disseminated intravascular ...
Leo Reap, Kathleen McDonald, Archana Balakrishnan, Cynthia Vakhariya   +3 more
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