Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is a vascular tumor disorder associated with platelet-consuming coagulopathy and thrombocytopenia. Treatment of the disease has been experimental to date. Interferons and corticosteroids have shown promise in many cases. What is Kasabach-Merritt syndrome? Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is also called hemangioma–thrombocytopenia syndrome and corresponds to a rare blood disorder. Hemangiomas and a coagulopathy with platelet … Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment