Factor XIII deficiency and intracranial hemorrhages in infancy.
We report an infant with Factor XIII deficiency who had 2 seemingly spontaneous intracranial hemorrhages. It is important to consider Factor XIII deficiency as a possible cause of unexplained intracranial hemorrhages in infancy. Ongoing factor replacement therapy is recommended to prevent further bleeding episodes.
Department of Pediatrics, Scott and White Clinic, Temple, Texas 76508.
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D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005177:Factor XIII Deficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000097:blood; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed