Purpura fulminans in a case of protein C deficiency.
We report a case of protein C deficiency which presented with purpura fulminans. The inheritance of protein C deficiency is discussed and the importance of warfarin (Coumadin) treatment in this conditions is emphasized.
Ozsoylu
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Hacettepe University Faculty of Paediatrics, Haematology Unit, Ankara, Turkey.
Cengiz
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Karabent
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D002648:Child; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005268:Femoral Vein / Q000601:surgery; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D020151:Protein C Deficiency; D011693:Purpura / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014859:Warfarin; D006493:Heparin