Spontaneous Subdural Hematoma Associated with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome: A Case Report
Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Hematology - Year 2012, Vol 29, Issue 3
Abstract
To the Editor, Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS) is characterized by consumption coagulopathy (thrombocytopenia, anemia, hypofibrinogenemia, and high D-dimer level), angioma, and kaposiform hemangioendothelioma [1-3]. Herein we present the first reported case of spontaneous subdural hematoma associated with KMS. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient.
Authors and Affiliations
Ufuk Emre, Ayla Gökmen, Banu Özen, Enes Demiryürek, Şanser Gül, Dilvin Gökçe
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- DOI 10.5505/tjh.2012.78736
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