Verrucous venous malformation with thrombocytopenia in a neonate. Issue 6 (8th November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reyes‐Hadsall, Sophia C.; Fayiga, Folasade F.; Duarte, Ana M.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 38:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 1553
• Page End: 1557
• Publication Date: 2021-11-08
• Subjects: angiokeratoma -- hemangiomas -- vascular malformation -- vascular neoplasm -- verrucous venous malformation; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.14857
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: Verrucous venous malformations (VVM) are rare, congenital, slow‐flow vascular anomalies that have been historically difficult to characterize due to clinical mimics and unclear histological evaluation. A life‐threatening complication of VVMs is localized intravascular coagulation. Herein, we describe a male neonate who presented with a congenital VVM on the left lower extremity with associated severe thrombocytopenia. We discuss the multifaceted diagnostic approach used to identify this VVM, while highlighting the use of WT‐1 as a negative predictive marker; we additionally outline novel treatment options and management beyond cutaneous involvement.