Sirolimus for Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma and Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon in a Neonate

• Main Authors: Trevor B. Cabrera (Author), Allison L. Speer (Author), Matthew R. Greives (Author), Donna A. Goff (Author), Neethu M. Menon (Author), Eric W. Reynolds (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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We present a case of a neonate born with kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE), complicated by Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP) and other serious conditions, who was successfully treated with sirolimus. In addition to complications from thrombocytopenia and fluid overload, during the course of ther...