Abdominal kaposiform hemangioendothelioma presenting as volvulus and recurring intestinal obstruction in a neonate: a case report
While extremely rare, abdominal kaposiform hemangioendothelioma can be an important and potentially lifesaving differential diagnosis to consider in neonates and infants with recurring and nonresolving intestinal obstruction. The management is complex, and prognosis can be poor in diffuse, congested lesions involving a large part of the gut.
Authors
- Bakhtawar Dilawar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9896-8455)
- Sarosh Moeen
- Salaar Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0834-5535)
- Shahzadi Dilawar
- Muhammad Abdullah Arain
- Hina A Sheikh
Institutions
- Aga Khan University (PK)
- Aga Khan University (TZ)
- National Institute of Child Health (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04976-4
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15