Successful Treatment of Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome with Prednisone and Epsilon-Aminocaproic Acid

The Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is characterized by thrombocytopenia and localized coagulopathy associated with a hemangioma. Most techniques applied to eradicate the tumor or accelerate its involution (surgery, radiation therapy, embolization) are invasive and require transfusion of large amounts of blood products. In some cases, medical treatment is the only alternative. Efficacy of steroids and antifibronolytic agents has already been described, but even this approach is associated with the administration of blood products. We report two cases of infants with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome associated with cardiac and hepatic hemangiomas. At admission, both had signs of cardiac failure. They were successfully treated with prednisone and epsilon-aminocaproic acid (EACA). Blood products were not required once the diagnosis was made. These observations have important implications for the management of patients with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome because they show that even in severe cases blood transfusions can be avoided by the use of prednisone and EACA.     

激素抵抗型婴幼儿Kasabach-Merritt综合征治疗中雷帕霉素的临床应用价值探讨

目的 初步评估临床上应用雷帕霉素治疗激素抵抗型婴幼儿Kasabach-Merritt综合征的临床疗效及安全性.方法 2015年2月至2016年4月共收集8例在我科接受治疗的Kasabach-Merritt综合征患儿,其中男5例,女3例,病灶位于颌面部3例、颈部1例、四肢2例,胸腹壁2例,8例患儿均表现为激素抵抗,对激素抵抗型Kasabach-Merritt综合征采用mTOR抑制剂雷帕霉素治疗.雷帕霉素服用方法为每次0.8 mg/m2,2次/d,间隔12h,血药浓度维持10～15 ng/ml.定期监测血常规、凝血功能、肝肾功能、血脂及雷帕霉素血药浓度等指标.根据血药浓度、血小板变化、凝血功能、瘤体缩小情况及副作用可适当调整用药计划.结果 8例患儿经雷帕霉素治疗后血小板均恢复正常,瘤体萎缩,并逐步撤离了激素,有效率达到100％.雷帕霉素平均起效时间(6.8±2.7)d,平均血小板稳定时间(19.1±8.5)d,目前雷帕霉素总的用药时间为4～10个月,平均(6.0±2.2)个月,开始雷帕霉素单药治疗时间为2～8个月,平均(4.5±1.9)个月.8例患儿仍在服药进行中,均无血小板下降和病灶复发.药物使用中不良反应主要为口腔黏膜炎及口腔溃疡(2例,GradeⅡ)、呕吐(1例,Grade工)、腹泻(2例,Grade Ⅰ/GradeⅡ)、发热(2例,GradeⅡ)、皮疹(1例,Grade Ⅰ)、疼痛(1例,Grade Ⅰ)、短暂性转氨酶及血脂异常(1例,Grade Ⅰ/GradeⅡ),予对症治疗后好转,无严重不良事件,无病例退出.结论 mTOR抑制剂雷帕霉素治疗激素抵抗型Kasabach-Merritt综合征具有一定的疗效及安全性,值得临床进一步推广应用.     

Endovascular treatment of huge cervicofacial hemangioma complicated by Kasabach-Merritt syndrome

A 2-month-old girl with a huge cervicofacial hemangioma complicated by Kasabach-Merritt syndrome was presented. Two weeks corticosteroid treatment was ineffective, and deterioration of coagulation parameters and compromise of the airway and left vision due to huge hemangioma prompted use of endovascular treatment. Transfemoral arterial embolization using polyvinyl alcohol particles resulted in rapid clinical improvement. Endovascular treatment should be considered as an important therapeutic option for hemangioma complicated by Kasabach-Merritt syndrome.     

-Neonatal Kasabach-Merritt syndrome healed by complete surgical excision of the angioma-.

BACKGROUND: Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is an infrequent combination of a giant hemangioma and severe thrombocytopenia. This syndrome may be life-threatening. There are various but no definitive methods of treatment. We describe here a neonatal case cured by total excision of the tumor. CASE REPORT: A boy was admitted at birth with a giant hemangioma of the back with thrombocytopenia. Tumor compression, corticosteroids, acetylsalicylic acid and ticlopidine were ineffective. Total surgical excision was performed on day 51, resulting in complete recovery. CONCLUSION: Total surgical excision of a localized hemangioma in a non-functional area is probably the most appropriate and justified treatment for the Kasabach-Merritt syndrome.     

卡波西样血管内皮瘤伴卡梅综合征1例报告与文献复习

目的 了解卡波西样血管内皮瘤（Kaposiformhemangio-endothelioma,KHE）伴卡梅综合征（Kasabach-Merritt syndrome,KMS）的诊断、临床特点及治疗方法.方法 分析采用甲强龙＋长春新碱（VCR）＋环磷酰胺（CTX）治疗1例2012年2月我院收治的经病理诊断KHE伴KMS的临床疗效,并复习相关文献.结果 （1）化疗方案采用甲强龙＋ VCR＋ CTX.2周血小板恢复正常.观察至2012年6月患儿血小板及凝血功能恢复正常,左侧肩关节活动改善,复查肩部CT提示肿瘤明显缩小.（2）化疗后患儿出现双上眼睑下垂,经营养神经治疗后恢复正常.长春新碱毒副作用可逆.结论 KHE是一种临床罕见,但以儿童和婴幼儿为主要发病年龄的低度恶性血管源性肿瘤,临床上常伴有KMS.本病例提示对于难以手术治疗的患儿可给予激素及免疫抑制剂的联合治疗,能改善KMS并肿瘤缩小.     

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目的提高对卡-梅综合征(Kasabach-Merritt syndrome,KMS)的临床表现和治疗的认识。方法 2006年1月至2010年6月上海交通大学医学院附属新华医院收治KMS患儿10例,结合临床资料和文献,详细分析该病的病因、临床表现、诊断、治疗及预后。结果 KMS病因不明,病理生理基础是血小板减少和弥漫性血管内凝血(DIC),与巨大血管肿瘤密切相关;肿块的临床表现多样化;病理表现主要为Kaposiform血管内皮瘤和蔓状血管瘤;治疗方案包括纠正DIC和血小板减少,根据具体情况选择外科治疗(手术切除、栓塞等)或内科药物治疗(糖皮质激素、α-干扰素、免疫抑制剂等)去除血管肿瘤。结论婴儿血管瘤尤其是巨大血管瘤伴血小板减少时应警惕KMS的发生,一旦诊断明确,在对症治疗的基础上,根据不同血管瘤的大小、部位,采取不同的去除血管肿瘤治疗方法。     

Spindle cell (Kaposiform) hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome in an infant: Successful treatment with α-2A interferon

A two-month-old infant developed a vascular tumor of the right flank which, upon biopsy, proved to be a spindle cell hemangioendothelioma. The increased capillary bed characterizing the neoplasm caused a severe thrombocytopenia together with a consumption coagulopathy (Kasabach-Merritt syndrome). The patient, who was dependent on platelet transfusions, improved quickly after interferon α-2a was given at the dosage of 3,000,000 U/m², with resolution of the Kasabach-Merritt syndrome after three weeks and a 75% decrease of the tumor volume within three months of treatment. Med. Pediatr. Oncol. 28:358–361, 1997. © 1997 Wiley-Liss, Inc.     

Successful treatment with interferon alfa in infiltrating angiolipoma: a case presenting with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome.

We report a case of infiltrating angiolipoma who presented with a large mass on the shoulder and the signs of Kasabach-Merritt syndrome. She improved dramatically within one month and the mass completely disappeared after six months of interferon treatment.     

Tranexamic acid in the treatment of Kasabach-Merritt syndrome in infants

Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (thrombocytopenia, consumption coagulopathy, and, occasionally, microangiopathic hemolysis) is an infrequent but often lethal complication of giant capillary hemangiomas in the infant. We report the clinical course of an infant who came to us with this syndrome shortly after birth. She was successfully treated with transfusions of blood products, high-dose oral prednisone, and a fibrinolytic inhibitor, tranexamic acid. No complications of the treatment occurred. The hematological abnormalities resolved completely by 2 years of age. Although prednisone may have been necessary for stabilization and involution of the hemangioma, the addition of tranexamic acid allowed earlier tapering of the steroid therapy and fewer transfusions. Tranexamic acid was extremely well tolerated in this newborn.     

The Kasabach-Merritt syndrome: treatment with intermittent pneumatic compression.

A 6 week old infant presented with a giant angiomatous naevus of the leg complicated by chronic disseminated intravascular coagulation. The bleeding and laboratory abnormalities responded to intermittent pneumatic compression of the affected limb. This innocuous treatment should be considered in the Kasabach-Merritt syndrome.     

Successful treatment with interferon alfa in infiltrating angiolipoma: a case presenting with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome

We report a case of infiltrating angiolipoma who presented with a large mass on the shoulder and the signs of Kasabach-Merritt syndrome. She improved dramatically within one month and the mass completely disappeared after six months of interferon treatment.     

Hydrops Fetalis Caused by Fetal Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome

There have been only 2 previous reports of nonimmunologic hydrops fetalis (NIHF) caused by fetal Kasabach-Merritt syndrome, both of which were pathological studies. This is the first clinical case report of NIHF due to fetal Kasabach-Merritt syndrome that was prenatally diagnosed by sonography, computerized tomography, and percutaneous umbilical blood sampling.     

Kasabach-Merritt综合征研究进展

Kasabach-Merritt综合征是以巨大血管肿瘤伴发血小板减少和全身出血倾向为特征的一种综合征,其病理生理基础是血小板减少和弥漫性血管内凝血(DIC),与巨大血管肿瘤密切相关.治疗方案主要包括纠正DIC和血小板减少,根据具体情况选择外科治疗(手术切除、栓塞等)或内科药物治疗(糖皮质激素、α-干扰素、免疫抑制剂等)去除血管肿瘤.     

Kasabach-Merritt综合征治疗中自体原位植皮术的应用

目的 对Kasabach-Merritt综合征手术治疗过程中使用自体原位植皮术,评价其治疗效果,提出一种新的手术治疗方式.方法 回顾性分析2010年至2015年间自体原位植皮手术治疗的Kasabach-Merritt综合征患儿23例,病例纳入标准:均为瘤体分布弥散,皮肤大面积(＞5 cm×5 cm)异常,手术切除瘤体后创面缝合困难;非手术治疗方法无效;血小板值在2×109/L～31×109/L.23例Kasabach-Merritt综合征患儿瘤体均位于四肢,上肢6例,下肢17例;男9例,女14例;年龄7 d～9个月.总结该手术治疗方法的手术要点及术中、术后处理,分析治愈率及术后并发症.术后均经病理学检查证实为卡波西样血管内皮瘤(kaposiform hemangioendothelioma,KHE)20例,丛状血管瘤(tufted angioma,TA)3例.结果 23例患儿均在术后1周内血小板值恢复正常,随访1～5年,治愈率为100％;18例患儿自体皮片原位移植全部成活,有3例成活面积约90％,经后续换药处理后愈合,2例原位皮片移植成活约60％,行二期皮肤移植修补手术后治愈,术后并发症少.结论 手术治疗Kasabach-Merritt综合征可作为有效的治疗方法,本组资料显示,自体原位植皮术作为一种新的手术方式,治愈率100％,术后并发症少,其对符合适应证者是一种可选择治疗手段.     

卡-梅现象的发病机制和治疗的研究进展

本综述介绍了卡-梅现象(Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon,KMP)疾病的特点,总结了历年国际及国内范围对该病的病案报道,综合近五年的对该病研究的文章,分别从发病机制、临床表现、诊断和治疗方面做了详细的描述,并从卡-梅现象的发病机制入手,在讨论中创新性地提出了对于伴有卡梅现象的卡波西样血管内皮细胞瘤患儿主要是血管内栓塞与激素联合治疗.     

The Kasabach-Merritt syndrome with pancreatic localization in a newborn infant

The case of a neonate with a large pancreatic hemangioma belonging to the Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is reported. Selective embolization of one of the main vessels originating from the gastroduodenal artery resulted in a progressive increase of blood platelet levels and in a concomitant change in the hemangiomatous structure at ultrasound examination, as well as in a subsequent acceleration of somatic growth. At 8 months of age, there were no more clinical, radiological, ultrasonographic or biological signs of the hemangioma. This case report emphasizes the interest of embolization in the Kasabach-Merritt syndrome.     

Development of Kasabach-Merritt syndrome following needle aspiration of a hemangioma.

A case of Kasabach-Merritt syndrome that developed following needle aspiration in an infant with hemangioma is presented. Enlargement of the tumor leading to severe respiratory distress accompanied by hemorrhages occurred within six to eight hours after this simple intervention. The symptoms continued despite repeated thrombocyte transfusions and prednisolone therapy. Radiotherapy and local intraarterial corticosteroid therapy were attempted and led to some improvement. It took approximately three months for the platelet count and one year for the clinical state to revert to normal. This case illustrates that minor trauma may lead to life-threatening symptoms in a young infant with congenital hemangioma.     

Update on hemangiomas and vascular malformations.

Hemangiomas and vascular malformations are frequently encountered in pediatric practice, especially hemangiomas and port-wine stains. These lesions may cause physical and psychological complications and it is important to recognize which lesions need to be treated and how. Great progress has been made in the classification of vascular anomalies. Angiogenesis and molecular genetics are areas of active research; recent findings relating to hemangiomas and vascular malformations are presented. New clinical features of hemangiomas are described, such as association of extensive facial hemangiomas with various malformations and the occurrence of Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon, not with common hemangiomas, but with other vascular tumors (Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and tufted angioma). Interferon alfa is effective for treatment of complicated hemangiomas but may cause serious neurological side effects. It is to be hoped that early diagnosis of Sturge-Weber syndrome will soon be possible with new, noninvasive, functional imaging techniques. New issues surrounding pulsed dye laser therapy for port-wine stains are also discussed in this article.     

H?mangiome

With a prevalence of 10?C12% infantile hemangiomas (IH) represent the most common skin tumor in infancy. They are characterized by a sequence of growth and, in 90%, spontaneous regression. Special manifestations of IH include hemangiomatosis, congenital hemangioma (RICH/NICH), reticular and segmental hemangiomas (PHACE, PELVIS/SACRAL syndrome). The latter represent a transition between vascular tumor and vascular malformation. Important differential diagnoses of IH include pyogenic granuloma (PG) and hemangioendothelioma (HAE) of which PG is a common, benign vascular tumor with a predilection for the facial region and a proneness to bleed whereas HAE is a slowly growing tumor exhibiting infiltrative growth; unlike IH it is associated with the Kasabach-Merritt syndrome of consumptive coagulopathy. The majority of IHs do not require therapy, however, therapy is absolutely indicated for ulcerating or obstructive IH where propranolol is considered the first-line therapy. Non-obstructive facial IH represents a relative indication for therapy. Cryotherapy is most suitable for IH with diameters below 1?cm and a depth?<?4?mm.     

血管瘤伴血小板减少综合征11例

目的总结Kasabach-Merritt综合征的的临床特点,提高对本病的认识并探讨其治疗方案。方法对2002·4-2006·3年我院收治的11例Kasabach-Merritt综合征病人的临床特点、实验室检查、治疗情况进行回顾性分析。结果11例Kasabach-Merritt综合征中,男4例,女7例,年龄8天~5岁,临床特点为不同部位、大小的血管瘤伴不同程度血小板减少及出血症状,部分伴发骨骼畸形。治疗结果为1例手术治愈,8例药物治疗临床症状改善,2例药物治疗死亡。结论Kasabach-Merritt综合征临床少见,误诊率高,出血重,病死率相对较高。依据血小板减少程度不同,采取不同治疗方案,缓解病情,以提供适时的手术时机、对本症的预后尤为重要。