Abstract
We recently encountered a previously healthy 3-year-old girl who had severe bleeding resulting from a severe deficiency of prothrombin. A lupus anticoagulant was identified by several different methods. The patient was successfully treated with glucocorticoids. This rare complication of a lupus anticoagulant should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a previously well child who suddenly has hemorrhage.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 937-939 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | The Journal of Pediatrics |
Volume | 123 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health