Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
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What is the definition of Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome?
Hemangioma thrombocytopenia syndrome is characterized by profound thrombocytopenia in association with two rare vascular tumors: kaposiform hemangioendotheliomas and tufted angiomas. The profound thrombocytopenia can cause severe bleeding and progress to a disseminated coagulopathy in patients with these tumors.
What are the alternative names for Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome?
  • Hemangioma thrombocytopenia syndrome
  • KMP
  • Kasabach Merritt phenomenon
  • Kasabach Merritt syndrome
  • Thrombocytopenia-hemangioma syndrome
Who are the top Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
Hematology | Oncology
Distinguished in Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
Hematology | Oncology
Referral may be required

Ballad Health Cancer Center

2202 North John B. Dennis Highway, Suite 100, 
Kingsport, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English

Asheesh Shipstone is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Shipstone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Colorectal Cancer, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Shipstone is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Distinguished in Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
Internal Medicine

Abingdon Physician Partners - Regional Cancer Center At Johnston Memorial Hospital

16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, 
Abingdon, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Timothy Davis is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Abingdon, Virginia. Dr. Davis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Davis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
Hematology | Oncology
Distinguished in Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
Hematology | Oncology
Referral required

Advocate Infusion Center

1221 N Highland Ave 1st Fl, 
Aurora, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English

Mohammed Raheem is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Raheem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Raheem is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology.

What are the latest Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Low-dose Versus High-dose Sirolimus Combined With Prednisolone for Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma With Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon: a Randomized Noninferiority Trial

Summary: This randomized clinical trial evaluates if low-dose sirolimus (target trough 4-8 ng/mL) combined with prednisolone is noninferior in efficacy but superior in safety compared to standard high-dose sirolimus (target trough 10-15 ng/mL) combined with prednisolone in pediatric patients with kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KHE with KMP), with participants randomized 1:...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center