Abstract
Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is defined as a consumptive thrombocytopenia in the presence of a highly vascular tumor. Multiple treatment options, including transarterial embolization, have been described. We demonstrate that transarterial embolization is a viable option in the treatment of a rapidly progressive and debilitating Merkel cell tumor metastasizing to the head and neck presenting with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome.
Keywords:
Embolic; Face; Metastatic; Platelets; Technique.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / complications
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Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / diagnostic imaging
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Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / therapy*
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Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
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Face / blood supply*
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Face / pathology*
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Female
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Humans
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Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome / complications
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Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
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Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome / therapy*
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Polyvinyl Alcohol / administration & dosage
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Radiography
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Skin Neoplasms / complications
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Skin Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Skin Neoplasms / therapy*
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Treatment Outcome