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Giant intracranial Masson's hemangioma. Report of a fatal case
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
|July 1, 1984
Abstract:
A giant intracranial Masson's hemangioma (intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia) arising from the meninges occurred in an infant. The outcome was fatal. The associated thrombocytopenia linked Masson's hemangioma to the Kasabach-Merritt syndrome.
Insights
A rare giant intracranial Masson's hemangioma, a type of vascular tumor, was found in an infant. This condition, linked to Kasabach-Merritt syndrome, unfortunately resulted in a fatal outcome.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Neuropathology
- Vascular Malformations
Background:
- Masson's hemangioma, also known as intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia (IPEH), is a rare vascular lesion.
- Intracranial IPEH is exceptionally uncommon, particularly in infants.
Observation:
- A giant intracranial Masson's hemangioma originating from the meninges was identified in an infant.
- The infant presented with associated thrombocytopenia.
Findings:
- The intracranial Masson's hemangioma was linked to the Kasabach-Merritt syndrome.
- The clinical course was fatal, highlighting the aggressive nature of this lesion in this context.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for Masson's hemangioma to present as a life-threatening intracranial mass in infants.
- Early recognition and understanding of the association with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome are crucial for managing such rare pediatric vascular tumors.
