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21233756

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2011-1-17
pubmed:abstractText
We present here the case of a 25-month-old boy who, in conjunction with his preexisting Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP), developed a massive calcified subgaleal hematoma (SGH) with secondary cranial deformity. Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon is a rare condition that involves a secondary consumptive coagulopathy in the setting of congenital hemangiomatous lesions. The vascular lesions of KMP are often large, singular, and cutaneous, but may also be diffuse, and involve internal structures. Subgaleal hematomas are a rare condition, most frequently observed in neonates as a complication of instrument-assisted delivery. There have been few cases reported beyond the perinatal period, but those that are present within the literature have typically resulted from some instance of minor trauma to the scalp. Most cases resolve spontaneously and without complication. However, our patient's SGH developed into a large, organized, and calcified lesion, likely with some contribution from his hematologic deficit. In addition, this subgaleal lesion resulted in a cranial deformity, ultimately requiring surgical evacuation and reconstruction. We believe the case presented here represents the first report of an SGH in the setting of KMP.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
D
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
1536-3732
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
22
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
208-11
pubmed:dateRevised
2011-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2011
pubmed:articleTitle
Calcified subgaleal hematoma with secondary cranial deformity in a patient with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon.
pubmed:affiliation
Louisiana State University Health Sciences, Center School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Case Reports