Ann Dermatol.  2013 Feb;25(1):129-130. 10.5021/ad.2013.25.1.129.

Intractable Tufted Angioma Associated with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea. gcpark@snu.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
  • 3Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
  • 4Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

No abstract available.


MeSH Terms

Hemangioma
Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome
Skin Neoplasms
Hemangioma
Skin Neoplasms

Figure

  • Fig. 1 (A) Discrete and oval shaped scattered lobules composed of capillaries with obstructed lumen (H&E, ×100). (B) At the age of 2 months, the patch is swollen to a plaque, hindering his eye-opening.

  • Fig. 2 Treatment history is summarized. Each bar stands for the duration of corresponding medication, the upward arrow for methylprednisolone pulse therapy, and the cross for platelet transfusion.


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