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

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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 therapy, our patient experienced supratherapeutic drug levels at the commonly accepted starting dose of sirolimus. Patients with KHE and KMP should be closely monitored for potential complications of both the initial disease and unexpected side effects of treatments.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:10

Enthalten in:

AJP reports - 10(2020), 4 vom: 12. Okt., Seite e390-e394

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Cabrera, Trevor B [VerfasserIn]
Speer, Allison L [VerfasserIn]
Greives, Matthew R [VerfasserIn]
Goff, Donna A [VerfasserIn]
Menon, Neethu M [VerfasserIn]
Reynolds, Eric W [VerfasserIn]

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Case Reports
Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma
Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon
Sirolimus

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Date Revised 21.11.2020

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1055/s-0040-1718901

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NLM317820176