Kassabach-merrit syndrome in a newborn: a case report

ABSTRACT

Kassabach-Merrit syndrome is a consumption coagulopathy that occurs as a complication of angiomatous nevi. The neonate reported here was born without complication and with a good APGAR score. He had petechiae and purpura on the trunk, thighs and shoulders. Gradually, he developed anemia and thrombocytopenia. Serologic tests and cultures were negative for infectious disease. The subcutaneously located patches and nodules increased gradually in size. Biopsy of one of the lesions was consistent with hemangioma of the capillary type. He was treated as a case of consumption coagulopathy associated with cutaneous hemangiomas