Kasabach–Merritt Syndrome, an underdiagnosed swollen leg in newborn with anemia and jaundice

KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: Kasabach–Merritt syndrome is a rare disease. Early recognition, timely transfer, and proper management are crucial in reducing bleeding complication and mortality. ABSTRACT: The authors report a rare case of Kasabach–Merritt syndrome in a Cambodian neonate presenting with anemi...

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Autores principales: Chap, Chariya, Bin, Sakviseth
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10620114/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37927988
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8089
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Sumario:KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: Kasabach–Merritt syndrome is a rare disease. Early recognition, timely transfer, and proper management are crucial in reducing bleeding complication and mortality. ABSTRACT: The authors report a rare case of Kasabach–Merritt syndrome in a Cambodian neonate presenting with anemia and jaundice at Day 5 of life. Since the mass was not recognized at birth, the diagnosis and treatment were delayed, thus leading to demise.

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