Acquired factor V deficiency in a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis.
A 29 yr old man with pulmonary tuberculosis and concomitant acquired plasma coagulation factor V deficiency is reported. The case is discussed together with three previously described cases. The bleeding tendency in a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis may be caused by a coagulation factor antibody and may be corrected by chemotherapy, as in the case described. Special therapeutic approaches are required in some cases.
Aliaga
J L
JL
Pneumology Service, Hospital General Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain.
de Gracia
J
J
Vidal
R
R
Pico
M
M
Flores
P
P
Sampol
G
G
D000328:Adult; D005166:Factor V Deficiency / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*