Atypical bleeding due to idiopathic thrombocytopenia in association with low factor VIII levels.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Two children with bleeding from idiopathic thrombocytopenia with low factor VIII levels are described. The presence of a double haemostatic defect in an otherwise healthy individual presenting with bleeding is extremely rare. In both cases the atypical bleeding raised the suspicion of dual pathology.
Medical subject headings
- Hemophilia A
- Hemorrhagic Disorders
- Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic