Association between extremity kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and lymphedema

We present a patient with a thigh kaposiform hemangioendothelioma successfully treated using a systemic corticosteroid during infancy who was diagnosed with lymphedema in the extremity 9 years later. The observation that extremity kaposiform hemangioendothelioma could possibly be associated with lymphedema has implications for the care of patients with kaposiform hemangioendothelioma.

Source: Pediatric Dermatology - December 20, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Dennis J. Konczyk, Jeremy A. Goss, Reid A. Maclellan, Arin K. Greene Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research