PMC3263038_01
Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome involving the parotid region, treated with steroids - complete regression
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In 1998, a newborn girl was admitted with a swelling in the right parotid region [Figure 1]. The lesion started regressing and the whole lesion had regressed completely by 1 year of age [Figure 1].
PMC3263038_02
Chest wall congenital hemangioma with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome - treated with steroids and propranolol
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On examination, the baby was a healthy newborn with a violaceous swelling of 7 x 6 cm on the lateral chest wall [Figure 2]. The lesion had completely regressed with minimal skin wrinkling by 10 months of age [Figure 2].
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Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome - right arm treated with steroids and propranolol
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F3
When last seen at 1 year of age, there was faint skin staining at the site of the original hemangioma [Figure 3].
PMC3263038_04
Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome - right arm treated with steroids and propranolol
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F3
When last seen at 1 year of age, there was faint skin staining at the site of the original hemangioma [Figure 3].
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Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome - right thigh after a course of vincristine
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At the age of 8 months, there was 90% regression and the baby is on compression bandage [Figure 4].