Verrucous venous malformation with thrombocytopenia in a neonate

Pediatr Dermatol. 2021 Nov;38(6):1553-1557. doi: 10.1111/pde.14857. Epub 2021 Nov 8.

Abstract

Verrucous venous malformations (VVM) are rare, congenital, slow-flow vascular anomalies that have been historically difficult to characterize due to clinical mimics and unclear histological evaluation. A life-threatening complication of VVMs is localized intravascular coagulation. Herein, we describe a male neonate who presented with a congenital VVM on the left lower extremity with associated severe thrombocytopenia. We discuss the multifaceted diagnostic approach used to identify this VVM, while highlighting the use of WT-1 as a negative predictive marker; we additionally outline novel treatment options and management beyond cutaneous involvement.

Keywords: angiokeratoma; hemangiomas; vascular malformation; vascular neoplasm; verrucous venous malformation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Thrombocytopenia* / diagnosis