Condition
Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome
Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma is a rare, aggressive vascular skin, tissue and bone tumor found in children. It’s characterized by nodules and sheets of spindle cells that become warped in the extremities, chest and abdomen causing the blood vessels to expand. Although a relatively rare condition, the increasing number of reports on kaposiform hemangioendothelioma in infants and children is often complicated by rapidly growing lesions, also known as Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS).
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Blood Disorder Treatment at Children's National Hospital
Our pediatric hematology specialists are recognized leaders in the field, which helps us deliver advanced care for rare conditions in children. Discover more about the treatments we offer.
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Meet the Providers Who Treat Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome
Patient Stories
Departments that Treat Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome
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Blood Disorders (Hematology)
From sickle cell disease to histiocyte disorders, Children's National delivers expert care for any blood disorder diagnosis.
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General and Thoracic Surgery
The pediatric surgical experts at Children's National in Washington, D.C., provide advanced, comprehensive surgical care for infants, children and teenagers.
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Our team of pediatric plastic surgeons have dedicated their careers to plastic surgery procedures for babies, children and teens.