Challenging hemostasis scenarios in pediatric patients--two case studies.

Pediatric patients differ from adult patients in many clinical situations, and disorders of hemostasis and thrombosis are no exception. The current article presents clinical and laboratory features of two cases in which pediatric patients are evaluated for bleeding disorders. Discussion of the cases focuses on practical considerations for laboratorians. Review of these case studies highlights selected common and esoteric issues in pediatric hemostasis testing.