Factor XIII deficiency and intracranial hemorrhages in infancy

Pediatr Neurol. 1990 Jul-Aug;6(4):277-8. doi: 10.1016/0887-8994(90)90123-i.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blood Coagulation Tests
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / blood*
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Child, Preschool
  • Factor XIII Deficiency / complications*
  • Factor XIII Deficiency / diagnosis
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hematoma, Subdural / blood
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / blood
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed