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. 1993 Apr;86(4):231–232. doi: 10.1177/014107689308600418

Kasabach-Merritt syndrome exacerbated by platelet transfusion.

W G Phillips 1, J R Marsden 1
PMCID: PMC1293959  PMID: 8505736

Abstract

Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is a complication of complex haemangiomas. We present a case in which standard treatment including platelet transfusion appeared to prolong and exacerbate subcutaneous bleeding.

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