Partial splenic embolization for treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation in lymphangiomatosis

J Pediatr. 1998 Jun;132(6):1057-60. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(98)70412-3.

Abstract

A 1-year-old boy presented with pericardial effusion, pulmonary infiltrates, and disseminated intravascular coagulation; lung biopsy indicated pulmonary lymphangiomatosis. He did not respond to medical therapy and was a poor surgical candidate; therefore, he underwent partial splenic embolization. The procedure resulted in a complete disappearance of the DIC and marked improvement in his cardiorespiratory status. He continues to thrive and is transfusion-independent 2 years after the procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / etiology
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / therapy*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lung Neoplasms / complications*
  • Lymphangioma / complications*
  • Male
  • Splenic Artery*