Giant haemangiomas of the scalp. A report of 2 cases

S Afr Med J. 1979 Jan 13;55(2):59-62.

Abstract

Two cases of giant scalp haemangiomas are presented. In both patients a coagulation defect similar to that described by Kassabach and Merrit resulted, although not as severe. The possible mechanisms involved are discussed and a regimen for treatment is suggested.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blood Coagulation Tests
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / complications
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / complications
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Hyaline Membrane Disease / complications
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / surgery*
  • Male
  • Scalp
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery*