Pancreatic kaposiform hemangioendothelioma presenting with XXXX and kasabach-merritt phenomenon: a neonate cured by whipple operation.

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Aim   Kaposiform hemangiondothelioma (KHE) is a rare @entity5 , commonly associated with Kasaback-Merritt phenomenon characterized by @entity882 and @entity1003 . We report a case of pancreatic KHE presenting with @entity9727 and Kasaback-Merritt phenomenon. Case Report   A full term male baby presented with bile stained vomiting on Day 3 of life. Contrast study and computed tomography scan showed @entity9727 by a 5 cm extrinsic hypervascular mass. Platelet count was 23 x 109/L. Laparotomy confirmed a @entity5 arising from the pancreatic head compressing on the duodenum. Whipple operation was performed. Results   @entity1321 and @entity882 resolved after surgery. There was no post-operative complications. Histology confirmed KHE. The @entity1 was tolerating hydrolyzed milk formula and was thriving at 5 months follow up. Conclusion   We reported a case of pancreatic KHE presented with @entity1321 and Kasaback-Merritt phenomenon. High index of suspicion is necessary for diagnosis. To our knowledge, this is the youngest @entity1 who underwent Whipple operation.
