title: Difficult pediatric diagnoses. Bruising and bleeding.
abstract: An approach to the evaluation of a child who presents to the pediatrician with bruising is outlined. Important clues in the history and physical examination that suggest disorders of platelet number and function or coagulation abnormalities are presented. A scheme for using screening tests of coagulation and platelet function is followed by a brief summary of currently available therapies appropriate for bleeding episodes in children.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Manno
mesh_terms: D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004438:Ecchymosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans