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Published in: BMC Anesthesiology 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2016 | Case report

Anesthestic management of Kassabach-Meritt Phenomenon in an adult: case report

Authors: Abdelghafour Elkoundi, Mehdi Samali, Noureddine Kartite, Mohammed Tbouda, Mustapha Bensghir, Charki Haimeur

Published in: BMC Anesthesiology | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Background

Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP) is characterized by a vascular tumor with profound thrombocytopenia and consumptive coagulopathy that may presents significant challenges for anesthesiologist.

Case presentation

An 87-year-old man presented with kaposiform hemangioendothelioma involving the right leg in critical condition due to massive bleeding. Hematology investigations indicated the presence of KMP. Association of this type of tumor with KMP in adults has never been reported.

Conclusion

The present case report lays an emphasis on the potential difficulties during anesthetic management of this rare condition.
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Metadata
Title
Anesthestic management of Kassabach-Meritt Phenomenon in an adult: case report
Authors
Abdelghafour Elkoundi
Mehdi Samali
Noureddine Kartite
Mohammed Tbouda
Mustapha Bensghir
Charki Haimeur
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Anesthesiology / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2253
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-016-0278-y

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