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Li M, Wang X, Kieran R, Sun ZW, Gong Y, Lei H, Sun B, Xiao L, Wang Y, Wang S, Li Z, Wang L, Lv R, Xue F, Ge J, Dong C, Huo R. Treatment experience for different risk groups of Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1336763. [PMID: 38903724 PMCID: PMC11188338 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1336763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Background Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a rare vascular tumor with a high risk of mortality. Few studies with large samples of KHE have been reported. KHE may develop into the Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP), which is characterized by thrombocytopenia and consumptive coagulopathy. The features of severe symptomatic anemia and life-threatening low platelets make the management of KHE associated with KMP challenging. Objective The aim of this study was to examine the clinical characteristics of patients with KHE and discuss the treatment experience for different risk groups of KHE. Methods Through a retrospective review of 70 patients diagnosed with KHE between 2017 and 2022 in our center, we classify lesions into three clinicopathological stages based on the tumor involving depth, and divided the severity of KHE into three levels by estimating clinicopathological stages and severity of thrombocytopenia. Treatments of different severity groups were estimated with sufficient data. Results In our cohort, 27% were neonates, and KHE lesion occurred at birth in 84% of patients. There was a slight male predominance (32 girls and 38 boys). Common clinical characteristics included associated coagulation disorder (100%), locally aggressive cutaneous blue-purple mass (89%), thrombocytopenia (78%), and local pain or joint dysfunction (20%). The lower extremities were the dominant location (35%), followed by the trunk (29%), the maxillofacial region and neck (24%), and the upper extremities (10%). Of the total cohort, 78% developed KMP; the median age at which thrombocytopenia occurred was 27.8 days. The median platelet count of patients who were associated with KMP was 24,000/µL in our cohort. Ninety-two percent of patients were given surgery treatment and 89% of these patients were given high-dose methylprednisolone (5-6 mg/kg daily) before surgery. In 55 patients with KMP, 36% were sensitive to high-dose corticosteroid therapy. Patients from the low-risk group (eight cases) underwent operation, all of whom recovered without recurrence after a maximum follow-up of 5 years. Out of 26 patients from the high-risk group, 25 underwent surgery treatment, with 1 case undergoing secondary surgery after recurrence and 1 case taking sirolimus. Out of 36 cases from the extremely high-risk group, 32 underwent surgery (including 2 cases who underwent external carotid artery ligation and catheterization), 3 of whom underwent secondary operation after recurrence, and the remaining 4 cases took medicine. The mean length of having sirolimus was 21 months; two cases stopped taking sirolimus due to severe pneumonia. Two cases died at 1 and 3 months after discharge. Conclusions Our study describes the largest assessment of high-risk patients with KHE who have undergone an operation to date, with 5 years of follow-up to track recovery, which provides invaluable knowledge for the future treatment of patients with KHE and KMP from different risk groups: Early surgical intervention may be the most definitive treatment option for most patients with KHE; multimodality treatment is the best choice for the extremely high-risk group.
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- Miaomiao Li
- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Early Cancer Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Department of Oncology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiology, Guangdong Women and Children’s Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Early Cancer Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Maza-Morales M, Valdés-Loperena S, Durán-McKinster LC, García-Romero MT. The use of mTOR inhibitors for the treatment of kaposiform hemangioendothelioma. A systematic review. Pediatr Dermatol 2023; 40:440-445. [PMID: 36716766 DOI: 10.1111/pde.15262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a locally aggressive and potentially lethal vascular tumor of infancy. Current consensus recommendations include the use of vincristine and/or systemic steroids as first-line treatment. Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors represent a promising therapy for patients with KHE. The goal of our study is to critically assess the existing literature on outcomes of patients with KHE treated with mTOR inhibitors. METHODS We conducted a literature search from 1 January 2000, to 30 April 2022. Articles reporting outcomes of patients treated with mTOR inhibitors for KHE were included. Descriptive statistics were used to describe and summarize the outcomes of the treatment. RESULTS We included 327 patients with a mean age at diagnosis of 9.1 months (SD ± 9). Patients were treated with an mTOR inhibitor for a mean of 15.2 months (SD ± 4.1). A total of 315 (96.3%) patients had positive outcomes including improvement of the tumor size, symptoms and/or laboratory parameters in 227 (85%) and complete remission in 38 (12%). Seven (2%) patients did not respond to treatment and seven (2%) died of sepsis (4), Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon complications (1), cardiac and liver failure due to ductus arteriosus (1), or metastatic disease (1). CONCLUSION This systematic review supports the efficacy and safety of mTOR inhibitors for KHE. Their use resulted in positive outcomes in terms of decreased symptoms, reduction in tumor size and improvement in biochemical parameters with a mortality rate of 2%. According to these findings, we suggest revised consensus treatment guidelines for KHE with mTOR inhibitors potentially considered first-line therapy.
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Heym KM, Masand PM, Margolin JF. How we approach the diagnosis of a vascular anomaly. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2022; 69 Suppl 3:e29802. [PMID: 35709330 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.29802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Vascular anomalies represent a diverse group of complex disorders that can cause significant complications, including coagulopathies, pain, and decreased function. The diagnosis of vascular anomalies is often challenging due to heterogeneity of presenting phenotypes and overlapping clinical features with other pediatric conditions. Pediatric hematologists/oncologists (PHO) are uniquely positioned for an essential role in diagnosing, managing, and coordinating the multidisciplinary care required to maximize the quality of life of these patients. Here, we review the diagnostic approach involved in patients with vascular anomalies and utilize cases to highlight the challenges involved, and how PHOs can play a vital part in the care of these patients.
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- Kenneth M Heym
- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Cook Children's Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Because of Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome Showing an Impressive Response to Sirolimus. ACG Case Rep J 2022; 9:e00688. [PMID: 35734288 PMCID: PMC9208868 DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is a rare but life-threatening disease in which a rapidly growing vascular tumor induces localized intravascular coagulation, causing thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and consumption coagulopathy. It presents mainly in infants and young children. We present an adult with recurrent and severe lower gastrointestinal bleeding due to Kasabach-Merritt syndrome, treated successfully with sirolimus after multiple other failed interventions.
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Sun X, Xu M, Lv K, Ma X, Wu L, Ouyang T. Comprehensive Therapy for Infant Vascular Tumor Associated With Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon-Single-Center Primary Experience. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:924422. [PMID: 35813386 PMCID: PMC9257023 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.924422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To introduce our single-center experience of infant vascular tumor associated with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP) which received combined medicine treatment with intralesional laser photocoagulation (ILP) and sclerotherapy. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted using medical records of all children with a diagnosis of kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) or tufted angioma (TA) associated with KMP treated with medicine, intralesional laser photocoagulation (ILP), and sclerotherapy between February 2017 and November 2020. Clinical features, response to comprehensive therapy, and outcomes were recorded. RESULTS A total of 23 patients including nine females (39%) and 14 males (61%) were identified. The mean age was 6.9 months (age range, 11 days-2 years) at the time of treatment. Nine children (39%) demonstrated sensitivity to single corticosteroid therapy; 14 children (61%) received combined therapy with intravenous Vincristine (VCR) and corticosteroid therapy. All children had at least two ILP and sclerotherapy performed, with a mean of 3.5 procedures (range: 2-6). Of these 14 children, only one experienced a relapse of thrombocytopenia and the remaining 13 children had no clinical symptoms recurred. CONCLUSION The combined therapy modalities could induce a more rapid tumor response and resolution of KMP and decrease the rebound rates. This research presents a novel and safe multi-modality treatment for infant vascular tumors associated with KMP.
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- Xiaoting Sun
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Xuhui District Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Goldenberg M, Shiel M, Subramanian S, Kalpatthi R, Reyes‐Múgica M, Nolfi‐Donegan D. Splenic kaposiform hemangioendothelioma presenting as insidious consumptive coagulopathy. Am J Hematol 2021; 96:1708-1714. [PMID: 34622468 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.26370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Marti Goldenberg
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
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- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
- Larner College of Medicine University of Vermont Burlington Vermont USA
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- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
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- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
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Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP) is a rare disease that is characterized by severe thrombocytopenia and consumptive coagulation dysfunction caused by kaposiform hemangioendothelioma or tufted hemangioma. This condition primarily occurs in infants and young children, usually with acute onset and rapid progression. This review article introduced standardized recommendations for the pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnostic methods and treatment process of KMP in China, which can be used as a reference for clinical practice.
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Yao W, Li K, Wang Z, Wang J, Ji Y, Zhou L, Huang H, Gao X, Huang Z, Gu S, Yang H, Zheng S. Comparison of efficacy and safety of corticosteroid and vincristine in treating kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and tufted angioma: A multicenter prospective randomized controlled clinical trial. J Dermatol 2021; 48:576-584. [PMID: 33608936 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.15767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Kaposiform haemangioendothelioma (KHE) and tufted angioma (TA) are rare vascular tumors that can cause life-threatening Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon. No evidence-based treatment strategies have yet been established, and its management is still a challenge. The purpose of this multicenter prospective randomized controlled study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of corticosteroid and vincristine (VCR) in the treatment of KHE and TA. All patients with KHE/TA who met the diagnostic criteria were consecutively recruited. The patients were randomized into a methylprednisolone (MP) group and a VCR group. The primary outcome was the single main parameter effective rate and overall effective rate of corticosteroid and VCR over 1 month after treatment. The single main parameters included platelets, fibrinogen, tumor size, texture, and appearance. From May 2016 to April 2018, a total of 59 patients completed the clinical trial, including 29 in the MP group and 30 in the VCR group. The results showed that VCR was superior to corticosteroid in the improvement of platelet (80.0% vs 44.0%, P = 0.019) and tumor texture (68.9% vs 30.8%, P = 0.007). Although the efficacy of VCR on fibrinogen (23.3% vs 20.7%, P = 1.000), tumor size (23.3% vs 13.8%, P = 0.273), and appearance (65.5% vs 46.2%, P = 0.120) was higher than that of corticosteroid, there was no significant difference (P > 0.05). Meanwhile, the overall effective rate of VCR was higher than that of corticosteroid (56.7% vs 31.0%), but the difference was also not statistically significant (P = 0.067). In conclusion, the therapeutic effect of VCR was significantly better than that of corticosteroid with regard to treating thrombocytopenia and tumor texture. We recommend that VCR could be an option for first-line treatment in KHE/TA patients.
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- Wei Yao
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Verma S, Dhamija E, Barwad A, Kumar VS, Rastogi S. A case report of Kaposiform haemangioendothelioma; response with propranolol and steroids. Clin Sarcoma Res 2020; 10:12. [PMID: 32765826 PMCID: PMC7394668 DOI: 10.1186/s13569-020-00134-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Kaposiform haemangioendothelioma is a rare vascular tumor and may involve skin, deep soft tissue or bone. It is a locally aggressive tumor usually seen in infants. Here we report a case of kaposiform hemagioendothelioma in a child who responded to propranolol and steroids. Case presentation A 3-year-old male child presented with a swelling below his right knee with characteristic violet skin lesion. There was no evidence of Kasabach–Merritt phenomenon. After no improvement with several attempts at debridement and anti-tubercular treatment; a diagnosis of Kaposiform Haemangioendothelioma was reached on the basis of overall clinical picture and histology. The child was treated with propranolol and steroids and had an excellent clinical response and a near complete resolution on imaging at 5 months. Conclusions These cases are often misdiagnosed and despite a delay in diagnosis have good outcomes with appropriate multimodality management. This case highlights the unique and typical characteristics of kaposiform haemangioendothelioma.
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- Saurav Verma
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dr. B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. B.R.A Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Sarcoma Medical Oncology Clinic, Department of Medical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Sparber-Sauer M, Koscielniak E, Vokuhl C, Schmid I, Bien E, Seitz G, Hallmen E, von Kalle T, Scheer M, Münter M, Bielack SS, Niggli F, Ljungman G, Fuchs J, Hettmer S, Rössler J, Klingebiel T. Endothelial cell malignancies in infants, children and adolescents: Treatment results of three Cooperative Weichteilsarkom Studiengruppe (CWS) trials and one registry. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2020; 67:e28095. [PMID: 31814291 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.28095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endothelial cell malignancies are extremely rare in childhood. New identification of genetic abnormalities (WWTR1:CAMTA1 translocation) helps to recognize potential therapeutic targets. Little is known about treatment and outcome of these patients. METHODS Clinical course, treatment, and outcome in patients with endothelial cell malignancies treated within the Cooperative Weichteilsarkom Studiengruppe (CWS) trials CWS-91, -96, -2002P, and the Soft-Tissue Sarcoma Registry (SoTiSaR) were analyzed (1991-2019). RESULTS Patients had angiosarcoma (AS) (n = 12), malignant epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) (n = 16), and kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) (n = 13). The median age was 5.39 years (range, 0.8-17.34); 33 patients had localized disease (LD), and 8 patients had metastatic disease. Therapy consisted of chemotherapy (CHT) (AS n = 8, EHE n = 9, KHE n = 5), interferon or new agent therapy (EHE n = 5, 2 KHE n = 2), microscopically or macroscopically complete resection (AS n = 3, EHE n = 6, KHE n = 3), and radiotherapy (AS n = 6, EHE n = 2, KHE n = 1). Two patients (KHE) had watch-and-wait strategy resulting in stable disease. Complete remission (CR) was achieved in AS (10/12; 83%), EHE (10/16; 63%), and KHE (5/13; 38%). The five-year EFS and OS for patients with AS was 64% (± 29 CI 95%) and 80% (± 25, CI 95%), with EHE 62% (± 24, CI 95%) and 78% (± 23, CI 95%), with KHE 33% (± 34, CI 95%) and 92% (± 15, CI 95%), respectively. Complete resection was a significant prognostic factor for AS, LD for EHE. CONCLUSIONS Endothelial cell malignancies in childhood have a fair outcome with multimodal treatment. New treatment options are needed for metastic disease.
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- Monika Sparber-Sauer
- Klinikum Stuttgart, Olgahospital, Stuttgart Cancer Center, Zentrum für Kinder-, Jugend- und Frauenmedizin, Pediatrics 5 (Oncology, Hematology, Immunology), Stuttgart, Germany
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- Klinikum Stuttgart, Olgahospital, Stuttgart Cancer Center, Zentrum für Kinder-, Jugend- und Frauenmedizin, Pediatrics 5 (Oncology, Hematology, Immunology), Stuttgart, Germany.,Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Section of Pediatric Pathology, Department of Pathology, Kiel Pediatric Tumor Registry, Kiel, Germany
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hematology, Oncology and Endocrinology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Children's Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Klinikum Stuttgart, Olgahospital, Stuttgart Cancer Center, Zentrum für Kinder-, Jugend- und Frauenmedizin, Pediatrics 5 (Oncology, Hematology, Immunology), Stuttgart, Germany
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- Klinikum Stuttgart, Olgahospital, Stuttgart Cancer Center, Zentrum für Kinder-, Jugend- und Frauenmedizin, Olgahospital, Institute of Radiology, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Klinikum Stuttgart, Olgahospital, Stuttgart Cancer Center, Zentrum für Kinder-, Jugend- und Frauenmedizin, Pediatrics 5 (Oncology, Hematology, Immunology), Stuttgart, Germany
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- Klinikum Stuttgart, Institute of Radiotherapy, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Klinikum Stuttgart, Olgahospital, Stuttgart Cancer Center, Zentrum für Kinder-, Jugend- und Frauenmedizin, Pediatrics 5 (Oncology, Hematology, Immunology), Stuttgart, Germany.,Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Women's and Children`s Health, University of Uppsala, Children's University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, University Children's Hospital, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Universitätsklinik für Kinderheilkunde, Hämatologie und Onkologie, Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern, Switzerland
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- Department for Children and Adolescents, University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Ji Y, Chen S, Yang K, Xia C, Li L. Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma: current knowledge and future perspectives. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2020; 15:39. [PMID: 32014025 PMCID: PMC6998257 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-020-1320-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a rare vascular neoplasm with high morbidity and mortality. The initiating mechanism during the pathogenesis of KHE has yet to be discovered. The main pathological features of KHE are abnormal angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis. KHEs are clinically heterogeneous and may develop into a life-threatening thrombocytopenia and consumptive coagulopathy, known as the Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP). The heterogeneity and the highly frequent occurrence of disease-related comorbidities make the management of KHE challenging. Currently, there are no medications approved by the FDA for the treatment of KHE. Multiple treatment regimens have been used with varying success, and new clinical trials are in progress. In severe patients, multiple agents with variable adjuvant therapies are given in sequence or in combination. Recent studies have demonstrated a satisfactory efficacy of sirolimus, an inhibitor of mammalian target of rapamycin, in the treatment of KHE. Novel targeted treatments based on a better understanding of the pathogenesis of KHE are needed to maximize patient outcomes and quality of life. This review summarizes the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatments of KHE. Recent new concepts and future perspectives for KHE will also be discussed.
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- Yi Ji
- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, #37 Guo-Xue-Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Laboratory of Pathology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Bsisu IK, Alkharabsheh MM, Al-Zu'bi BB, Almuhaisen G, Awidi AS, Samarah OQ. Bifocal Tibial Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma Responsive to Vincristine Therapy: A Case Report. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2019; 20:1923-1929. [PMID: 31866667 PMCID: PMC6944038 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.917696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma is a rare locally aggressive vascular endothelial-derived spindle cells neoplasm. Herein, we report a rare case of bifocal tibial kaposiform hemangioendothelioma. CASE REPORT A 9-year-old female presented with a 2-year history of pain and swelling in the left leg. The patient had a high plasma level of the D-dimer and fibrinogen. Radiography revealed a centric lytic lesion on the left proximal tibial metaphysis and an eccentric lateral distal tibial metaphyseal. Histopathologic examination of the sample taken from the distal tibia revealed a dense spindle cell tumor with lobular architecture composed of compact spindle cells compressing small slit-like vascular spaces, forming glomeruloid nests. No necrosis was identified. Based on these findings and the positive immunohistochemical staining for CD31, CD34, and D2-40, the patient was diagnosed with kaposiform hemangioendothelioma. Treatment was started by using vincristine chemotherapy, after which the patient developed temporary peroneal neuropathy, which improved over the next 3 months. CONCLUSIONS Bifocal tibial kaposiform hemangioendothelioma lesions are unique in pediatric patients and can be successfully treated with vincristine chemotherapy. In these cases, the treating physician should be aware of peroneal neuropathy as a potential complication of vincristine administration.
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- Isam K Bsisu
- Department of Anesthesia, School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Special Surgery, School of Higher Studies, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Special Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Wang Z, Yao W, Sun H, Dong K, Ma Y, Chen L, Zheng S, Li K. Sirolimus therapy for kaposiform hemangioendothelioma with long‐term follow‐up. J Dermatol 2019; 46:956-961. [PMID: 31489702 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.15076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Zuopeng Wang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital of Fudan University Shanghai China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital of Fudan University Shanghai China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery Shandong Dezhou People's Hospital Shandong China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital of Fudan University Shanghai China
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- Department of Pathology Children's Hospital of Fudan University Shanghai China
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- Department of Pathology Children's Hospital of Fudan University Shanghai China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital of Fudan University Shanghai China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital of Fudan University Shanghai China
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Peng S, Yang K, Xu Z, Chen S, Ji Y. Vincristine and sirolimus in the treatment of kaposiform haemangioendothelioma. J Paediatr Child Health 2019; 55:1119-1124. [PMID: 30604513 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.14370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2018] [Revised: 12/01/2018] [Accepted: 12/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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AIM Kaposiform haemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a rare, potentially life-threatening vascular tumour that is often associated with thrombocytopenia and coagulopathy, known as the Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP). Because of the rarity and complexity of KHE, the optimal paradigm for treating KHE has yet to be elucidated. We aim to assess the efficacy and safety of vincristine and sirolimus for the treatment of KHE. METHODS A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted from January 1993 to June 2018. A total of 15 studies were selected for the meta-analysis. Five studies included 75 individuals and reported the response and side effects to vincristine in the treatment of KHE with or without KMP. A total of 10 studies that included 127 individuals reported the response and safety of sirolimus for treating KHE with or without KMP. RESULTS The pooled odds ratio (OR) for the effectiveness of vincristine was 0.72. The pooled OR for the effectiveness of sirolimus was 0.91. The side effects associated with vincristine during the treatment included neuropathy, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and mild elevations of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT). The side effects associated with sirolimus therapy included bronchitis; lymphopenia; elevated AST, ALT and platelets; hyperlipidaemia; opportunistic infection; mild reversible leukopenia; mucositis; fever; pain and skin rash/vomiting and diarrhoea. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review showed a high efficacy of vincristine and sirolimus in the treatment of KHE. Based on the available data in the literature, it appears that sirolimus is potentially an efficacious and safe treatment option for KHE. Further randomised, controlled trials are recommended.
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- Suhua Peng
- Division of Oncology, Department of Paediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Paediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Paediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Paediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Satterfield KR, Chambers CB. Current treatment and management of infantile hemangiomas. Surv Ophthalmol 2019; 64:608-618. [PMID: 30772366 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2019.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Infantile hemangiomas, otherwise known as infantile capillary hemangiomas, strawberry hemangiomas, or strawberry nevi, are nonmalignant vascular tumors that commonly affect children. The natural disease course typically involves growth for up to a year, followed by regression without treatment over a period of years with no cosmetic or functional sequelae. Less commonly, however, infantile hemangiomas can become a threat to vision or even life depending on location and size of the lesion. In addition, infantile hemangiomas, particularly those involving the face, may be disfiguring and result in lifelong sequelae. β-blockers have become a mainstay of therapy given their relatively low-risk profile and efficacy. Other treatment modalities previously described in the literature include corticosteroids (both intralesional and systemic), imiquimod, vincristine, bleomycin A5, and interferon α. More recently, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors such as captopril have been used. Laser therapy and, less commonly, surgical excision are also available treatment options. We review current recommended management and treatment of capillary hemangiomas and discuss the benefits and risks of all previously reported treatment modalities.
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- Kellie R Satterfield
- Department of Medicine, Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, California, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington DC, USA; Department of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington DC, USA.
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Lei HZ, Sun B, Ma YC, Li MM, Wang LF, Jiang SW, Huo R, Dong CX. Retrospective study on the outcomes of infantile tufted angioma complicated by Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon. Clin Chim Acta 2018; 486:199-204. [PMID: 30096317 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2018.07.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Hong-Zhao Lei
- Department of Aesthetic, Plastic, and Burn Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, 324, Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China; Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Departments of Pathology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Wuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214002, China
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- Department of Aesthetic, Plastic, and Burn Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, 324, Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China.
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- Department of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China.
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Wang H, Guo X, Duan Y, Zheng B, Gao Y. Sirolimus as initial therapy for kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and tufted angioma. Pediatr Dermatol 2018; 35:635-638. [PMID: 29999213 DOI: 10.1111/pde.13600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sirolimus has been used to manage various complex vascular anomalies. Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and tufted angioma may develop Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon in infancy. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the clinical and laboratory data of eight patients with kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and tufted angioma who were initially treated using oral sirolimus in our center, including six with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon. RESULTS Five girls and three boys seen between September 2012 and March 2015 were included. Age at initiation of sirolimus ranged from 30 days to 14 weeks (mean±SD 8.6 ± 3.5 weeks). Six of these eight patients had kaposiform hemangioendothelioma, and two had a tufted angioma. Platelet count before start of oral sirolimus ranged from 5 × 109 /L to 189 × 109 /L ((78.8 ± 65.2)×109 /L) and fibrinogen level from 68 to 215 mg/dL (123.1 ± 50.5 mg/dL). All patients received standard doses of sirolimus (0.05 mg/kg orally, twice daily) as initial therapy. All patients with thrombocytopenia or hypofibrinogenemia reached a normal platelet count and a normal fibrinogen level within 3 to 4 weeks after sirolimus treatment. Length of treatment ranged from 12 to 79 weeks (39.9 ± 15.3 weeks). Two patients developed grade 2 oral mucositis during treatment. CONCLUSION Sirolimus as first-line therapy shows great promise in the treatment of kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and tufted angioma.
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- Huaijie Wang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Xi'an, JiaoTong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Xi'an, JiaoTong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Xi'an, JiaoTong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Xi'an, JiaoTong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Xi'an, JiaoTong University, Xi'an, China
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Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma in children: a benign vascular tumor with multiple treatment options. World J Pediatr 2018; 14:322-329. [PMID: 30054848 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-018-0171-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a rare vascular tumor affecting infants and young children. Although benign, it can be associated with an aggressive locally growing tumor and/or a life-threatening Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP). To date, only reviews of limited cases have been performed. We, therefore, conducted a comprehensive literature search to collect relevant data and make recommendations for future treatment trials. METHODS Review of the available literature between 1993 and 2017 revealed a total of 105 publications involving 215 patients of less than 21 years of age. To this, we added 12 from our department and 4 from the Cooperative Weichteilsarkomstudie database. RESULTS We found that KMP was present in 79% of the infants, in 47% of the 1-5-year olds, in 43% of the 6-12-year olds, and in 10% of the 13-21-year-old patients. KMP was present in nearly all (94%) patients with retroperitoneal tumors and in all patients with extra-regional tumors. The median size of a KHE without KMP was 12 cm2 as compared to 49 cm2 when associated with a KMP. With complete (not further classifiable if R0 or R1) resection, all patients were cured. If inoperable, response regarding KMP/regression of tumor size was seen in 29/28% with steroid-, 47/39% with vincristine-, 44/43% with interferon alpha-, 65/61% with anti-platelet agents-, and in 97/100% with sirolimus-containing therapies. CONCLUSIONS Patients with progressive KHE should undergo resection whenever it is considered a safe option. If inoperable, sirolimus should be the first choice for treating KMP and reducing tumor size.
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Tan X, Zhang J, Zhou S, Liu Z, Zhang T, Xia J. Successful management of steroid-resistant vascular tumors associated with the Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon using sirolimus. J Dermatol 2018; 45:580-583. [PMID: 29356076 PMCID: PMC5947617 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.14231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Vascular tumors associated with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP) are life-threatening and the mortality is as high as 10-30%. Steroids are considered the primary choice for drug therapy. However, there are many steroid-resistant cases. In the present study, analyzed data are presented to support the use of sirolimus in clinical practise for the treatment of corticosteroid-resistant vascular tumors with KMP in eight infants between June 2015 and April 2017 in a single hospital. The time to initial response was 6.8 ± 2.7 days. The average stabilization time for the platelet count was 19.1 ± 8.5 days. At the time of publication, the average duration of sirolimus treatment was 14.1 ± 4.0 months, and the average time for sirolimus treatment as a single agent was 12.6 ± 4.2 months. The side-effects were tolerable and included oral ulcer, fever, pain, skin rash and transient ascension of serum transaminase and cholesterol. Our study indicated that sirolimus therapy is an effective and safe method for the treatment of corticosteroid resistant vascular tumors associated with KMP in infants.
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- Xiaoyun Tan
- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical CenterGuangzhou Medical UniversityChina
- Department of Interventional Therapy and Vascular AnomaliesGuangzhou Women and Children's Medical CenterGuangzhouChina
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- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical CenterGuangzhou Medical UniversityChina
- Department of Interventional Therapy and Vascular AnomaliesGuangzhou Women and Children's Medical CenterGuangzhouChina
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- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical CenterGuangzhou Medical UniversityChina
- Department of Interventional Therapy and Vascular AnomaliesGuangzhou Women and Children's Medical CenterGuangzhouChina
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- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical CenterGuangzhou Medical UniversityChina
- Department of Interventional Therapy and Vascular AnomaliesGuangzhou Women and Children's Medical CenterGuangzhouChina
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- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical CenterGuangzhou Medical UniversityChina
- Department of Interventional Therapy and Vascular AnomaliesGuangzhou Women and Children's Medical CenterGuangzhouChina
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- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical CenterGuangzhou Medical UniversityChina
- Department of Interventional Therapy and Vascular AnomaliesGuangzhou Women and Children's Medical CenterGuangzhouChina
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Ying H, Qiao C, Yang X, Lin X. A Case Report of 2 Sirolimus-Related Deaths Among Infants With Kaposiform Hemangioendotheliomas. Pediatrics 2018; 141:S425-S429. [PMID: 29610165 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-2919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a rare infiltrative vascular tumor that is potentially life-threatening when presenting with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP). KMP is clinically characterized as severe thrombocytopenia and hypofibrinogenemia and therefore is associated with a high mortality rate. There is no standard of cure for KHE currently. Potential medications, including corticosteroids, propranolol, and chemotherapy drugs such as sirolimus, are often used for alleviating KHE symptoms. Although some case reports of sirolimus treatment have shown promising results with recovered coagulant parameters, the off-target effects may cause severe problems. Here we describe 2 cases of infant patients with KHE and KMP who were scheduled to receive sirolimus on a long-term basis. However, both patients developed paroxysmal cough and tachypnea shortly after the onset of sirolimus treatment and succumbed to infection thereafter. This report reveals a potential risk of infection in sirolimus-treated infant patients. The fatal complication highlights the importance of antibiotic prophylaxis and serum sirolimus level monitoring to ensure the safe use of sirolimus in the treatment of infant patients with KHE.
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- Hanru Ying
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital and School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital and School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital and School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital and School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Xiao L, Dong C, Zuo S, Wang Y. Surgical treatment of kaposiform hemangioendothelioma in the pelvic cavity, bladder and ureter. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2017.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Wang N, Chen H, Teng Y, Ding X, Wu H, Jin X. Artesunate inhibits proliferation and invasion of mouse hemangioendothelioma cells in vitro and of tumor growth in vivo. Oncol Lett 2017; 14:6170-6176. [PMID: 29113263 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2017.6986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2016] [Accepted: 06/09/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Artesunate has been demonstrated to be a novel potential antitumor agent in numerous studies. However, its efficacy in infantile hemangioma is unknown. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of artesunate in the control of vascular tumor biological behavior and molecular mechanism using mouse hemangioendothelioma endothelial (EOMA) cells and a nude mouse model. Cell viability, apoptosis and invasion were determined by an MTT assay, flow cytometric analysis and Transwell invasion assay, respectively. Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western blotting were utilized to examine the expression of genes and proteins. Inoculated EOMA cells were injected into the subcutaneous tissues of nude mice to observe the effect of artesunate therapy on the vascular tumor, an effect that was similar to that of pingyangmycin (PYM). It was identified that artesunate treatment (0-600 µg/ml) inhibited cell growth in a time- and dose-dependent manner. Artesunate at 300 µg/ml significantly reduced the proliferation and invasion of EOMA cells, and significantly decreased the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-A, VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2 and hypoxia inducible factor-1α over time; caspase-3 was simultaneously upregulated in vitro. Artesunate significantly inhibited tumor growth, and the curative effect was similar to that observed with PYM in vivo. It was concluded that artesunate could effectively inhibit the growth of vascular tumors, and thus could be a novel drug candidate for the treatment of infantile hemangioma.
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- Ning Wang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China.,Key Laboratory of Pediatrics in Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China.,China International Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China.,Key Laboratory of Pediatrics in Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China.,China International Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China.,Key Laboratory of Pediatrics in Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China.,China International Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China.,China International Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China.,Key Laboratory of Pediatrics in Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China.,China International Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China.,Key Laboratory of Pediatrics in Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China.,China International Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China.,Department of Neonatal Gastrointestinal Surgery Children's Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong, Chongqing 400014, P.R. China
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Jiang RS, Zhao ZY. Multimodal treatment of Kasabach-Merritt syndrome arising from tufted angioma: A case report. Oncol Lett 2017; 13:4887-4891. [PMID: 28599491 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2017.6064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2015] [Accepted: 04/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS) is a rare type of vascular tumor associated with a severely decreased platelet count. No standard guidelines for the treatment of the disease have been established so far. In the present study, a 1-year-old pediatric patient with KMS arising from tufted angioma was successfully and variously treated with steroids, vincristine, surgery and propranolol for 18 months. Systemic steroids stabilized the platelet count stable, while vincristine reduced the size of the tumor. Due to unpredictable response, the patient was operated. Combination of vincristine and propranolol was introduced post-surgery to improve the severely low platelet count of the patient. Following multimodal therapy for 18 months, there has been no evidence of recurrence or metastasis during 2 years of follow-up. Currently, the patient is alive and well. The management of KMS presents a challenge, and well-designed studies are required to clearly determine the benefits and risks of multidisciplinary treatment.
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- Run-Song Jiang
- Department of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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- Department of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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Ji Y, Chen S, Xiang B, Li K, Xu Z, Yao W, Lu G, Liu X, Xia C, Wang Q, Li Y, Wang C, Yang K, Yang G, Tang X, Xu T, Wu H. Sirolimus for the treatment of progressive kaposiform hemangioendothelioma: A multicenter retrospective study. Int J Cancer 2017; 141:848-855. [PMID: 28486787 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.30775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2017] [Revised: 04/02/2017] [Accepted: 04/26/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is an aggressive disease with high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the efficacy and safety of sirolimus for the treatment of progressive KHE. A multicenter, retrospective cohort study was conducted in patients with progressive KHE treated with sirolimus. A total of 52 patients were analyzed. Thirty-seven (71%) patients exhibited Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP) and were significantly younger than the patients without KMP [95% confidence interval (CI), 14.39-41.61; p < 0.001]. Patients without KMP were all treated with sirolimus alone, whereas 21 KMP patients with severe symptoms received short-term combination therapy with prednisolone. Overall, 96% and 98% of patients showed improved relief of notable symptoms and/or improved complications at 6 and 12 months after treatment, respectively. After sirolimus treatment, significant decreases in mean severity scores occurred at 6 months (95% CI, 2.23-2.54, p < 0.001) and 12 months (95% CI, 1.53-1.90, p < 0.001). Compared to KMP patients, patients without KMP showed a response that was similar to but less pronounced during the 12 months of treatment (95% CI, 40.87-53.80; p < 0.001). For subgroup analysis of KMP patients, there were no significant differences in tumor shrinkage between those treated with combination therapy and those receiving sirolimus alone (95% CI, 18.11-25.02; p > 0.05). No patients permanently discontinued treatment due to toxicity-related events, and no drug-related deaths occurred. Sirolimus was effective and safe for the treatment of progressive KHE. Sirolimus may be considered as a first-line therapy or as part of a multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of KHE.
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- Yi Ji
- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Chengdu Women and Children's Central Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Pediatric Surgery, Chengdu Shangjin Nanhu Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Vascular Biology Program and Department of Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Wang H, Duan Y, Gao Y, Guo X. Sirolimus for Vincristine-Resistant Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon: Report of Eight Patients. Pediatr Dermatol 2017; 34:261-265. [PMID: 28198567 DOI: 10.1111/pde.13077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of sirolimus for patients with multidrug-resistant Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP) has been reported in recent years. We present the experience of a single center in treating vincristine-resistant KMP using sirolimus alone. METHODS Children with vincristine-resistant KMP who were treated with oral sirolimus alone were eligible for inclusion in the study. We evaluated responses according to graded response criteria and acute toxicities according to the National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria. RESULTS Between March 2012 and October 2014, eight patients underwent sirolimus treatment. The response rate of hematologic parameters was 100% (8/8). Three tumors shrank enough to allow excision. The tumors were resected after hematologic parameters normalized. Of the five patients with unresectable vascular lesions, three had complete response, and two had partial response of their tumors at the completion of long-term (39.7 ± 24.4 wks) sirolimus treatment. Grade 3 or 4 adverse events were not documented during treatment or follow-up. No recurrence or progression of the disease was observed during follow-up. CONCLUSION In this small case series, we found sirolimus to be highly effective, with minimal side effects, for vincristine-resistant KMP. A larger study to compare sirolimus and vincristine for KMP is warranted.
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- Huaijie Wang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, China
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Putra J, Gupta A. Kaposiform haemangioendothelioma: a review with emphasis on histological differential diagnosis. Pathology 2017; 49:356-362. [PMID: 28438388 DOI: 10.1016/j.pathol.2017.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2016] [Revised: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Kaposiform haemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a rare, locally aggressive/borderline vascular tumour primarily seen in neonates and children. KHE is occasionally associated with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon and tends to have a poor clinical prognosis. While the histological features of tufted angiomas and KHE overlap, some believe tufted angiomas are a milder, benign, more localised counterpart of KHE. The other histological differential diagnoses of KHE include infantile haemangioma, congenital haemangioma, spindle cell haemangioma, verrucous malformation/haemangioma, and Kaposi sarcoma. Microscopically, KHE is characterised by confluent nodules of neoplastic spindled endothelial cells involving multiple planes of tissue which are positive for endothelial, lymphatic, and smooth muscle markers. Resection, once thought to be the definitive treatment for KHE, is often unattainable due to the extent of the lesion; thus, single or combination chemotherapies have been used to treat these patients. Sirolimus has recently been reported to be a successful agent to treat refractory and complicated cases of KHE.
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- Juan Putra
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, United States.
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Mahajan P, Margolin J, Iacobas I. Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon: Classic Presentation and Management Options. Clin Med Insights Blood Disord 2017; 10:1179545X17699849. [PMID: 28579853 PMCID: PMC5428202 DOI: 10.1177/1179545x17699849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2016] [Accepted: 02/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP) is a rare consumptive coagulopathy associated with specific vascular tumors, kaposiform hemangioendothelioma, and tufted angioma. Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon, characterized by profound thrombocytopenia, hypofibrinogenemia, elevated fibrin split products, and rapid tumor growth, can be life-threatening. Severe symptomatic anemia may also be present. With prompt diagnosis and management, KMP can resolve and vascular tumors have been shown to regress. This review highlights the clinical presentation, histopathology, management, and treatment of KMP associated with kaposiform hemangioendothelioma, and less frequently tufted angioma. A classic clinical case is described to illustrate the presentation and our management of a patient with KMP.
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- Priya Mahajan
- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Vascular Anomalies Center at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Vascular Anomalies Center at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Vascular Anomalies Center at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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INTRODUCTION Splenic hemangiomas (SHs) are the most common benign neoplasms of the spleen. However, they are rare in the newborn period. We present an extremely rare case of congenital SH complicated by Kasabach-Merritt syndrome. CASE PRESENTATION A 2.93 kg male infant was delivered at term with a prenatal diagnosis of a left infrarenal mass diagnosed by ultrasound at 35 weeks of gestation. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a well-defined splenic mass with multiple flow voids and scattered areas of high intensity suggestive of hemorrhage. He developed anemia, thrombocytopenia, and coagulopathy which required transfusion with packed red cells, platelets, cryoprecipitate, and fresh frozen plasma. Excision biopsy of the spleen led to resolution of anemia, thrombocytopenia, and coagulopathy. The diagnosis of SH was confirmed by histopathology. At 2 months outpatient follow-up, the patient was growing well without any evidence of tumor recurrence. CONCLUSIONS Congenital SH is a rare entity that can be fatal if the potential complication of Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is not anticipated, evaluated, and promptly treated. Our patient had a favorable outcome with early surgical excision of the SH.
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Kim JA, Choi YB, Yi ES, Lee JW, Sung KW, Koo HH, Yoo KH. Excellent outcome of medical treatment for Kasabach-Merritt syndrome: a single-center experience. Blood Res 2016; 51:256-260. [PMID: 28090488 PMCID: PMC5234231 DOI: 10.5045/br.2016.51.4.256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Revised: 08/22/2016] [Accepted: 09/27/2016] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Background Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS) is a rare but life-threatening illness. The purpose of this study is to report our single-center experience with KMS. Methods We reviewed the medical records of 13 patients who were diagnosed with KMS between 1997 and 2012 at Samsung Medical Center. Treatment response was defined as follows: 1) hematologic complete response (HCR) – platelet count >130×109/L without transfusion; 2) clinical complete response (CCR) – complete tumor disappearance or small residual vascular tumor displaying lack of proliferation for at least 6 months after treatment discontinuation. Results Participants included 7 male and 6 female patients. The median initial hemoglobin levels and platelet counts were 9.7 g/dL (range, 6.6–11.6 g/dL) and 11×109/L (range, 3–38×109/L), respectively. Twelve patients received corticosteroid and interferon-alpha as initial treatment, and the remaining patient received propranolol instead of corticosteroid. Two patients with unsatisfactory response to the initial treatment received weekly vincristine. Successful discontinuation of medication was possible at a median of 301 days (range, 137–579) in all patients except one who was lost to follow-up. The median times to achieve HCR and CCR were 157 days and 332 days, respectively. The probabilities of achieving HCR and CCR were 77% and 54% at 1 year, and 88% and 86% at 2.5 years, respectively. Conclusion The prognosis of KMS in our cohort was excellent. Our data suggest that individualized treatment adaptation according to response may be very important for the successful treatment of patients with KMS.
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- Jin Ah Kim
- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Department of Medical Device Management and Research, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea.; Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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Elkoundi A, Samali M, Kartite N, Tbouda M, Bensghir M, Haimeur C. Anesthestic management of Kassabach-Meritt Phenomenon in an adult: case report. BMC Anesthesiol 2016; 16:109. [PMID: 27829366 PMCID: PMC5101728 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-016-0278-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 10/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP) is characterized by a vascular tumor with profound thrombocytopenia and consumptive coagulopathy that may presents significant challenges for anesthesiologist. Case presentation An 87-year-old man presented with kaposiform hemangioendothelioma involving the right leg in critical condition due to massive bleeding. Hematology investigations indicated the presence of KMP. Association of this type of tumor with KMP in adults has never been reported. Conclusion The present case report lays an emphasis on the potential difficulties during anesthetic management of this rare condition.
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- Abdelghafour Elkoundi
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Military Hospital Mohamed V of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, University Mohamed V-Souissi, Rabat, Morocco.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Military Hospital Mohamed V of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, University Mohamed V-Souissi, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Military Hospital Mohamed V of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, University Mohamed V-Souissi, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Anatomopatholgy, Military Hospital Mohamed V of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, University Mohamed V-Souissi, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Military Hospital Mohamed V of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, University Mohamed V-Souissi, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Military Hospital Mohamed V of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, University Mohamed V-Souissi, Rabat, Morocco
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Interferon-alpha therapy for refractory kaposiform hemangioendothelioma: a single-center experience. Sci Rep 2016; 6:36261. [PMID: 27796340 PMCID: PMC5087085 DOI: 10.1038/srep36261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2016] [Accepted: 10/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a relatively rare vascular tumor with an aggressive and infiltrating nature. Previous studies have revealed an exclusive relationship between KHE and Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon (KMP), which is associated with high morbidity and mortality. No universally accepted treatment modality exists for refractory KHE with or without KMP. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of interferon-alpha (IFN-α) therapy for treatment of refractory KHE. Twelve consecutive patients with KHE were treated with subcutaneous injections of IFN-α after other treatments had failed. Eleven patients exhibited a reduction in tumor size of more than 50%, and the platelet count for all five patients with KMP returned to normal level after IFN-α therapy. The duration of IFN-α treatment ranged from 3 months to 9 months (mean: 6.3 months). The response time for IFN-α treatment ranged from 10 days to 5 weeks (mean: 3.6 weeks). Additionally, no severe complications, such as neurological damage or spastic diplegia, were observed in these patients. In conclusion, our study suggested that IFN-α therapy is effective and safe for refractory KHE, and IFN-α may be used as an alternative after other treatments have failed.
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Elajmi A, Clapuyt P, Hammer F, Bataille AC, Lengele B, Boon LM. [Management of vascular anomalies in children]. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2016; 61:480-497. [PMID: 27641115 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2016.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 06/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Vascular anomalies, which are broadly identified as "angiomas", are rare entities and often unknown by the medical sphere. They are divided in two different categories which carry different prognosis and management: "vascular tumors" and "vascular malformations". Their precise identification is crucial and involves a good knowledge of the biological classification published by Mulliken and Glowacki and that has recently been updated by the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA). Vascular tumors are benign, common, inborn or not and most of the time disappear with growth. Vascular malformations are always congenital and growth with the child. They can involve type of vessels solely or combined with others. A rheologic differentiation between slow and fast flow malformations is essential in order to characterize the seriousness of the lesion. Frequently, their diagnosis is clinically established and the anamnesis is conducted to answer three questions that are the time of revelation of the lesion ("When?"), its aspect ("What?") and its evolution ("How?"). Further investigations are usually not required but a non-invasive imaging technique such as Doppler ultrasound could be useful if a doubt exists. Surgery is not mandatory and must always be well thought because its consequences might be disastrous. It must be left to cosmetic sequelae of these lesions or to lesions that are totally resectable without causing any unacceptable deformation.
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- A Elajmi
- Service de chirurgie plastique, centre des anomalies vasculaires, cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, 10, avenue Hippocrate, 1200 Bruxelles, Belgique
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- Service de radiologie pédiatrique, centre des anomalies vasculaires, cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Bruxelles, Belgique
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- Service de radiologie interventionelle, centre des anomalies vasculaires, cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Bruxelles, Belgique
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, centre des anomalies vasculaires, cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, 10, avenue Hippocrate, 1200 Bruxelles, Belgique
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, centre des anomalies vasculaires, cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, 10, avenue Hippocrate, 1200 Bruxelles, Belgique
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, centre des anomalies vasculaires, cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, 10, avenue Hippocrate, 1200 Bruxelles, Belgique.
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Mota JM, Scaranti M, Fonseca LG, Tolói DA, de Camargo VP, Munhoz RR, Feher O, Hoff PM. Response to Paclitaxel in an Adult Patient with Advanced Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma. Case Rep Oncol 2016; 9:481-487. [PMID: 27721772 PMCID: PMC5043218 DOI: 10.1159/000448111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2016] [Accepted: 07/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a rare neoplasm of vascular origin that typically arises from the skin or soft tissues as a solitary tumor. The optimal therapy for this disease is still unknown. We report the case of an adult patient presenting with metastatic KHE of the spleen, who had a partial response after treatment with paclitaxel. CASE PRESENTATION A 36-year-old man presented in November 2012 with a nontraumatic rupture of the spleen. A splenectomy was performed, and the pathology was consistent with a nonspecific vascular proliferation. Follow-up scans revealed lytic bone lesions and liver metastasis. A biopsy of the liver was performed and confirmed KHE. The decision was made to proceed with treatment with gemcitabine and docetaxel, which was discontinued due to myelotoxicity. The patient was then transferred to our institution, and a pathology review supported the diagnosis of metastatic KHE. His disease remained stable until February 2014, when he developed progression in the liver. Chemotherapy was restarted with paclitaxel, and a partial response was documented after 3 cycles. Unfortunately, disease progression occurred after 24 weeks, and subsequent treatments included prednisone, doxorubicin, interferon-α, gemcitabine, and ifosfamide, without any response. The patient developed Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon and passed away 1 week later due to a major gastrointestinal bleeding. CONCLUSIONS This case report suggests that paclitaxel could be considered as a treatment option for advanced KHE, a rare condition for which no standard treatment exists.
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- José Maurício Mota
- Medical Oncology Division, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Medical Oncology Division, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Medical Oncology Division, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Medical Oncology Division, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Medical Oncology Division, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Medical Oncology Division, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Medical Oncology Division, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Medical Oncology Division, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Wong BL, Lee VN, Tikka T, Kim D, Dwivedi RC. Kaposiform haemangioendothelioma of the head and neck. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2016; 104:156-68. [DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2016.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2016] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Goyal P, Alomari AI, Kozakewich HP, Trenor CC, Perez-Atayde AR, Fishman SJ, Greene AK, Shaikh R, Chaudry G. Imaging features of kaposiform lymphangiomatosis. Pediatr Radiol 2016; 46:1282-90. [PMID: 27053281 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-016-3611-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2015] [Revised: 01/24/2016] [Accepted: 03/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Kaposiform lymphangiomatosis is a rare, aggressive lymphatic disorder. The imaging and presenting features of kaposiform lymphangiomatosis can overlap with those of central conducting lymphatic anomaly and generalized lymphatic anomaly. OBJECTIVE To analyze the imaging findings of kaposiform lymphangiomatosis disorder and highlight features most suggestive of this diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively identified and characterized 20 children and young adults with histopathological diagnosis of kaposiform lymphangiomatosis and radiologic imaging referred to the vascular anomalies center between 1995 and 2015. RESULTS The median age at onset was 6.5 years (range 3 months to 27 years). The most common presenting features were respiratory compromise (dyspnea, cough, chest pain; 55.5%), swelling/mass (25%), bleeding (15%) and fracture (5%). The thoracic cavity was involved in all patients; all patients had mediastinal involvement followed by lung parenchymal disease (90%) and pleural (85%) and pericardial (50%) effusions. The most common extra-thoracic sites of disease were the retroperitoneum (80%), bone (60%), abdominal viscera (55%) and muscles (45%). There was characteristic enhancing and infiltrative soft-tissue thickening in the mediastinum and retroperitoneum extending along the lymphatic distribution. CONCLUSION Kaposiform lymphangiomatosis has overlapping imaging features with central conducting lymphatic anomaly and generalized lymphatic anomaly. Presence of mediastinal or retroperitoneal enhancing and infiltrative soft-tissue disease along the lymphatic distribution, hemorrhagic effusions and moderate thrombocytopenia (50-100,000/μl) should favor diagnosis of kaposiform lymphangiomatosis.
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- Pradeep Goyal
- Vascular Anomalies Center, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Vascular Anomalies Center, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Vascular Anomalies Center, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Pathology, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Vascular Anomalies Center, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Division of Hematology/Oncology, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Vascular Anomalies Center, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Pathology, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Vascular Anomalies Center, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Vascular Anomalies Center, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Vascular Anomalies Center, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Vascular Anomalies Center, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. .,Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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Liu XH, Li JY, Qu XH, Yan WL, Zhang L, Yang C, Zheng JW. Treatment of kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and tufted angioma. Int J Cancer 2016; 139:1658-66. [PMID: 27252149 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.30216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Revised: 05/22/2016] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Xiao Han Liu
- College of Stomatology; Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; Shanghai China
- Department of Oral Surgery and Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Head and Neck Surgery; Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai China
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- Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implant; Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; Shanghai China
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- Pudong Institute of Preventive Medicine; Fudan University; Shanghai China
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Head and Neck Surgery; Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai China
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Head and Neck Surgery; Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai China
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- College of Stomatology; Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; Shanghai China
- Department of Oral Surgery and Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Head and Neck Surgery; Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai China
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Liu X, Li J, Qu X, Yan W, Zhang L, Zhang S, Yang C, Zheng J. Clinical Outcomes for Systemic Corticosteroids Versus Vincristine in Treating Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma and Tufted Angioma. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e3431. [PMID: 27196448 PMCID: PMC4902390 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000003431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of systemic corticosteroids versus those of vincristine in the treatment of kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) and tufted angioma (TA).A literature search of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science was performed for clinical studies on systemic corticosteroid versus vincristine therapies in treating KHE/TA. Pooled relative risks (RRs) and response rate with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to measure outcomes. Heterogeneity, subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis, and publication bias analysis were performed for result evaluation.Thirteen studies, comprising 344 participants, were used in the analysis. Vincristine therapy was found to be relatively more effective than systemic corticosteroids (RRs = 0.45, 95%CI: 0.35-0.58). The result of pooled adverse reactions response rate for systemic corticosteroids was 0.31 (95%CI, 0.18-0.43), significantly higher than that for vincristine, which was 0.12 (95%CI, 0.06-0.19). In subgroup analyses, factors including mean age and race of patients, and period of follow-up were examined as possible sources of heterogeneity.This is the first meta-analysis estimating the clinical outcomes of systemic corticosteroids in comparison with those of vincristine in the treatment of KHE/TA. The results showed that vincristine was considerably more effective with lower complication rates than systemic corticosteroids; thus, vincristine could be suggested as the first-line therapy for KHE/TA.
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- Xiaohan Liu
- From the Department of Oral Surgery (XL, CY, SZ); and Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Head and Neck Surgery (JZ, LZ), Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implant (XQ), Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; Jining Medical University (JL), Jining, Shandong Province; Pudong Institute of Preventive Medicine (WY), Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Tan X, Chen M, Zhang J, Zhou S, Shen G, Liu Z, Jiang H, Xia J. Treatment of Corticosteroid-Resistant Vascular Tumors Associated with the Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon in Infants: An Approach with Transcatheter Arterial Embolization Plus Vincristine Therapy. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2016; 27:569-75. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2015.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2015] [Revised: 12/11/2015] [Accepted: 12/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Sasson M, Flippin JA, Birken G, Alkhoury F. Surgical intervention for Kasaback-Merritt Syndrome: A case report. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2015.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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A standardized classification system allows improvements in diagnostic accuracy. Multidisciplinary vascular anomaly centers combine medical, surgical, radiologic, and pathologic expertise. This collaborative approach tailors treatment and management of vascular anomalies for affected individuals.
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- Lisa S Foley
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 13123 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 13123 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
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O'Rafferty C, O'Regan GM, Irvine AD, Smith OP. Recent advances in the pathobiology and management of Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon. Br J Haematol 2015; 171:38-51. [PMID: 26123689 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.13557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon (KMP) refers to the clinical constellation of thrombocytopenia, consumptive coagulopathy and purpura associated with Kaposiform haemangioedothelioma or tufted angioma, but not the more common infantile haemangioma. It shows a variable and unpredictable response to traditional pharmacological agents, such as steroids, vincristine or interferon alpha 2a or 2b. More recently, the interaction between platelets and endothelial cells and the proangiogenic phenotype that results has been recognized to underly the pathogenesis of this disorder. Recent efforts have attempted to target the platelet by using antiplatelet agents and by the withholding of platelet transfusions even in those patients who have significant thrombocytopenia and laboratory evidence of coagulopathy. Excellent response rates and prompt results have been achieved by combining antiplatelet therapy with vincristine, without the need for steroid use. This synergistic approach moves away from the conventional wisdom of treating the underlying lesion to control the coagulopathy. Sirolimus, which is directed against the PI3/AKT/mTOR downstream signalling pathway involved in lymphangiogenesis, has also shown promising results, although further study is needed.
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- Ciara O'Rafferty
- Department of Haematology, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Dermatology, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Dermatology, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.,Trinity College, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Haematology, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.,Trinity College, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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[Is alfa-interferon still current in the management of Kasabach-Merritt syndrome?]. Arch Pediatr 2015; 22:523-7. [PMID: 25858451 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2015.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2014] [Revised: 10/06/2014] [Accepted: 02/03/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS), characterized by thrombocytopenia, may complicate vascular tumors such as kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and tufted angioma. We report on two infants, respectively 2 months and 15 days old at the onset of symptoms, the first of whom presented with a left cervico-occipito-scapular hemangioma with parotid extension, and the second with a vascular tumor located on the left shoulder with fast extension on the left inferior hemithorax and the left arm. Thrombocytopenia (< 20 G/L) was associated in both cases. Treatment comprised first high-dose corticosteroids (2mg/kg) in association with vincristine (1mg/m(2)/week). Interferon was introduced as third-line treatment at 3 MIU/m(2)/day. In the first patient, interferon was effective both on thrombocytopenia and tumor in 2 months. In the second patient, the first interferon treatment was not effective despite 6 months of therapy. However, a second treatment 8 years later was successful. After 10 and 3 years follow-up, respectively, there were no side effects and most particularly no neurologic complications. These two observations open the discussion of the role of interferon (3 MIU/m(2)/day) as well as new therapies in the control of angiogenesis in case of failure of first-line treatment of complicated KMS vascular tumors.
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Wang Z, Li K, Yao W, Dong K, Xiao X, Zheng S. Steroid-resistant kaposiform hemangioendothelioma: a retrospective study of 37 patients treated with vincristine and long-term follow-up. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2015; 62:577-80. [PMID: 25346262 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.25296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2014] [Accepted: 08/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP) still remains a particular and life-threatening disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of vincristine (VCR) and the possibility of replacement with steroids in the treatment of steroid-resistant KHE with KMP. PROCEDURE We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 37 patients with steroid-resistant KHE who were treated at the Children's Hospital of Fudan University between March 2003 and March 2013. RESULTS The age of initial diagnosis with KHE was between 1 day and 10 months. Eight and 29 cases were located in the superficial and deep soft tissues, respectively. Thirty-seven KHE lesions did not respond well to steroids before starting VCR treatment. Twenty-six KHE lesions achieved complete remission, with platelet counts reaching normal levels within7.6 ± 5.2 weeks after VCR treatment. The vascular tumor began to decrease in size or soften at an average of 4.9 ± 2.7 weeks. Two KHE lesions had partial responses and one remains in treatment. Eight KHE lesions had no apparent response to VCR and thus received other therapies. Twenty-eight patients have ended treatment with VCR; the average length of treatment was 31.2 ± 5.9 weeks. Side effects occurred in 48.6% of patients who received steroids, and in 11.4% of patients who received VCR treatment. The mean follow-up time was 3.5 years. No recurrences have been reported. CONCLUSIONS VCR appears to be a safe and effective treatment option in the management of steroid-resistant KHE with KMP, and recommended as first-choice treatment.
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- Zuopeng Wang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Blei F. Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma: therapeutic efficacy for an enigmatic diagnosis. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2015; 62:551-2. [PMID: 25559734 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.25365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2014] [Accepted: 10/14/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Francine Blei
- Vascular Anomalies Program of Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York
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Cugno S, Barnacle A, Harper J, Bulstrode NW. Vascular anomalies. Plast Reconstr Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/9781118655412.ch16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Wang Z, Li K, Dong K, Xiao X, Zheng S. Refractory Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon successfully treated with sirolimus, and a mini-review of the published work. J Dermatol 2015; 42:401-4. [PMID: 25728547 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.12797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2014] [Accepted: 01/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Zuopeng Wang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery; Children's Hospital of Fudan University; Shanghai China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery; Children's Hospital of Fudan University; Shanghai China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery; Children's Hospital of Fudan University; Shanghai China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery; Children's Hospital of Fudan University; Shanghai China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery; Children's Hospital of Fudan University; Shanghai China
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Vivas-Colmenares GV, Ramirez-Villar GL, Bernabeu-Wittel J, Matute de Cardenas JA, Fernandez-Pineda I. The importance of early diagnosis and treatment of kaposiform hemangioendothelioma complicated by Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon. Dermatol Pract Concept 2015; 5:91-3. [PMID: 25692091 PMCID: PMC4325701 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.050118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2014] [Accepted: 09/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a locally aggressive vascular tumor that may be complicated by Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP), a profound thrombocytopenia resulting from platelet trapping within a vascular tumor, either KHE or tufted angioma (TA). Typical features also include low fibrinogen and elevated D-dimers. It is well known that KMP is not caused by infantile hemangiomas. Management of vascular tumors complicated by KMP is challenging, and it is common for referral centers to receive patients in critical medical condition after multimodality treatment failure of vascular anomalies. Our aim is to communicate the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of KHE associated with KMP. A full-term male newborn with KHE complicated by KMP is reported. Treatment with vincristine, aspirin and ticlopidine normalized the coagulation parameters within one week, requiring a total of six doses of vincristine, seven months of ticlopidine and 17 months of aspirin. Early diagnosis and treatment of KHE complicated by KMP may allow the administration of fewer doses of vincristine and avoid the use of corticosteroids.
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Virgen del Rocio Children's Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Pediatric Dermatology, Virgen del Rocio Children's Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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Successful treatment of Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon arising from Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma by sirolimus. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2015; 37:72-3. [PMID: 24309604 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000000068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Treating Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma With Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon by Intralesional Injection of Absolute Ethanol. J Craniofac Surg 2014; 25:2188-91. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000001145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Vascular tumors are rare in children and adults. Classification of these tumors has been difficult, especially in the pediatric population, due to the rarity of these lesions, the unusual morphologic appearance, their diverse clinical behavior, and no independent stratification for pediatric tumors. In 2013, The World Health Organization updated the classification of soft tissue vascular tumors. Pediatric tumors were not independently stratified and the terminology was mostly left unchanged, but the intermediate category of tumors was divided into locally aggressive and rarely metastasizing. These tumors are treated with multimodality therapy and therefore need the guidance of an interdisciplinary team for best care.
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- Denise M Adams
- Cancer and Blood Disease Institute, Cincinnati Children׳s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Center, Cincinnati Children׳s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnett Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229.
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- Cancer and Blood Disease Institute, Cincinnati Children׳s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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