Diseases

Kaposiform Hemangioendolioma

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Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma is a very rare, aggressive, vascular tumor manifesting in the neonatal period or in infancy as cutaneous vascular tumors to large infiltrative lesions.

SYMPTOMS

Is usually a deep reddish-purple and has poorly defined edges, often has shiny and tense skin, discoloration nearby, or tiny red or purple, spots (petechiae) anywhere on the body, sometimes swells and becomes painful, or causes pain with movement or reduced range of motion

CAUSES

It is not inherited, and while it typically occurs in infancy, khe can arise prenatally or in adults after trauma. Severe constipation, blood impurity, unhealthy life style.