Inherited coagulation factor abnormalities: a pediatric review.
Clotting factor abnormalities in children provide an interesting challenge to the medical care team. Understanding the diagnostic process and the medical management of children with factor abnormalities is crucial, as life-threatening complications can occur. This article will familiarize the reader with symptoms, laboratory testing, diagnosis, and treatment of hereditary coagulation factor abnormalities.
Sevier
Nicole
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Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Cancer Center and Hematology Service, 6701 Fannin, suite 1400, MC 3-3320, Houston, TX 77030, USA. nmsevier@texaschildrenshospital.org
D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics* / Q000451:nursing; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010371:Pediatric Nursing