[Cystic angiomatosis of bone with hematologic involvement. Report of a case]

Abstract

A case of cystic angiomatosis of bone without visceral involvement is presented. Lesions were noted in: skull, ribs, pelvis, long bones and phalanges. Besides clinical and radiological findings, the case, associates pancytopenia and coagulation disorders. The possibility of a bone marrow failure due to invasion of marrow by cystic angiomas and localized intravascular coagulation are discussed as cause of hematologic alterations.