Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma

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Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma
TermKaposiform hemangioendothelioma
Short definitionkaposiform hemangioendothelioma (kuh-POH-zee-form hee-MAN-jee-oh-EN-doh-THEE-lee-OH-muh) A rare blood vessel tumor that usually appears on the skin which forms arms and legs, but can also form in deeper tissues such as muscles and bones. Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma can sometimes form in the lymph nodes, chest, abdomen, or bones. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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kaposiform hemangioendothelioma - (pronounced) (kuh-POH-zee-form hee-MAN-jee-oh-EN-doh-THEE-lee-OH-muh) A rare blood vessel tumor that usually appears on the skin which forms arms and legs, but can also form in deeper tissues such as muscles and bones. Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma can sometimes form in the lymph nodes, chest, abdomen, or bones. They grow quickly and can spread to nearby tissues, but don't usually spread to other parts of the body. Signs and symptoms may include tight, painful patches of skin that look like bruises; purple or brownish-red areas on the skin; easy bruising; Anemia; and abnormal bleeding. Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma is most common in infants and young children. They're a type of vascular tumor

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