Prenatally diagnosed congenital hemangioma with elevated middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity mimicking the Kasabach‐Merritt phenomenon: A case report

Congenital hemangioma is a rare vascular tumor that develops prenatally, and a large congenital hemangioma may be accompanied by the Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon. We present a case of prenatally diagnosed fetal congenital hemangioma through ultrasound and maternal anti-Jr(a) antibody alloimmunization with elevated middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity. To investigate fetal anemia and hemostatic condition, we performed percutaneous umbilical blood sampling, which revealed no symptom of either Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon or sensitization to anti-Jr(a) antibody. Consequently, pregnancy could be continued without further intervention. After birth, congenital hemangioma was found on the infant's left thigh, and Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon was not shown. Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling could provide precise information prenatally in case of congenital hemangioma with maternal alloimmunization.