Splenic Kasabach-Merritt syndrome in an adult. Presentation of a case and review of the topic

A 22-year-old male black patient presented with big splenomegaly due to a giant hemangioma of the spleen, showing thrombocytopenia and bleeding disorders. A Kasabach-Merrit syndrome was diagnosed. An anterior total splenectomy was performed, returning the platelet count and coagulation disorders bac...

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Published in:Revista Información Científica
Main Authors: Angel Piriz-Momblant, Leuby Portuondo-Bandera, Liudy Luna-Pérez
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Guantánamo 2021-02-01
Subjects:
kasabach-merritt
esplenomegalia
hemangioma esplénico
trombocitopenia
coagulopatía de consumo
Online Access:http://www.revinfcientifica.sld.cu/index.php/ric/article/view/3190
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Summary:A 22-year-old male black patient presented with big splenomegaly due to a giant hemangioma of the spleen, showing thrombocytopenia and bleeding disorders. A Kasabach-Merrit syndrome was diagnosed. An anterior total splenectomy was performed, returning the platelet count and coagulation disorders back to normal. His evolution was favorable after 18 months of follow-up. Splenectomy surgical treatment was recommended. The topic was reviewed due to the infrequency of the disease.
ISSN:1028-9933
1028-9933

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