Factor XIII Deficiency in Siblings: Importance of Prophylactic Replacement.
作者信息
Kini Kiran, Chopra Deepti, Kini Pushpa G
机构信息
The Department of Pediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Madhavanagar, Manipal, Karnataka 576104 India.
出版信息
Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus. 2011 Sep;27(3):180-2. doi: 10.1007/s12288-011-0083-1. Epub 2011 Jun 21.
Abstract
Factor XIII deficiency, an autosomal recessive trait, can result in serious bleeding manifestation. This case report presents two brothers with Factor XIII deficiency. Though the younger sibling had been screened and diagnosed prophylactic replacement therapy had not been initiated unlike the elder brother. He presented with intracranial haemorrhage needing surgical evacuation while the elder brother remained symptom free on regular prophylactic replacement of FFP.
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