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Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome

Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma is a rare, aggressive vascular skin, tissue and bone tumor found in children. It’s characterized by nodules and sheets of spindle cells that become warped in the extremities, chest and abdomen causing the blood vessels to expand. Although a relatively rare condition, the increasing number of reports on kaposiform hemangioendothelioma in infants and children is often complicated by rapidly growing lesions, also known as Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS).

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Finn's Story

When Finn was born, his parents and doctors immediately knew something was wrong. Finn's left leg was swollen to the size of an adult head, and it continued to swell at an alarming rate.

Departments that Treat Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome

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    General and Thoracic Surgery

    The General and Thoracic Surgery team offers expert surgical care with minimally invasive techniques for a wide range of conditions in children. Learn more about this department.