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Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome in Neonates: A Case of Complexity and Care.

Abdessamad Lalaoui, Khalid Abi El Aala, Zineb Daraoui, Ghizlane Kassal, Fatiha Bennaoui, Maryem Aboudourib, Ouafa Hocar, Sara Ouassil, Ibtissam Zouita, Nadia El Idrissi Slitine and 1 more

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Abdessamad LalaouiNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Marrakech, MAR.
Khalid Abi El AalaNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Marrakech, MAR.
Zineb DaraouiNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Marrakech, MAR.
Ghizlane KassalNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Marrakech, MAR.
Fatiha BennaouiNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Marrakech, MAR.
Maryem AboudouribDermatology and Venerology Department, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Marrakech, MAR.
Ouafa HocarDermatology and Venerology Department, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Marrakech, MAR.
Sara OuassilRadiology Department, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Marrakech, MAR.
Ibtissam ZouitaRadiology Department, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Marrakech, MAR.
Nadia El Idrissi SlitineNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Marrakech, MAR.
Fadl Mrabih Rabou MaoulainineNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Marrakech, MAR.

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Abstract

Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening pediatric coagulopathy characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and coagulation abnormalities. Clinically, it presents as a reddish-purple mass resembling a hemangioma. Diagnosis relies on a combination of clinical and biological assessments, sometimes supplemented by biopsy to confirm the hemangioma. We present the case of a one-day-old male neonate with an angioma affecting the right hemothorax and upper limb, accompanied by thrombocytopenia. The patient responded favorably to treatment with corticosteroids, chemotherapy, and aspirin. Therapeutic strategies were carefully evaluated and discussed.

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chemotherapycorticotherapykasabach-merrit syndromemicroangiopathyneonatal respiratory distress

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