Transient lupus anticoagulant and prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time secondary to Epstein-Barr virus infection.
We describe the case of a previously well 19-month-old boy who presented with an acute Epstein-Barr virus infection and a prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) associated with the presence of a transient lupus anticoagulant (LA). The boy had an excellent outcome, with gradual normalization of the APTT and disappearance of the LA.
Shiomou
Katerina
K
Department of Pediatrics, University of Ioannina, Medical School, Greece. paediatr@cc.uoi.gr
Galanakis
Emmanouil
E
Tzoufi
Meropi
M
Tsaousi
Christin
C
Papadopoulou
Zoe L
ZL
D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007244:Infectious Mononucleosis / Q000150:complications*; D016682:Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D010314:Partial Thromboplastin Time
D016682:Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor