Congenital protein C deficiency in small infant

الملخص EN

Congenital protein C deficiency is a rare inherited disorder, we are presenting a case manifested by sudden gangrenous lesion affecting his thigh, initial diagnosis was erythema gangrenosa.

further work-up showed positive family history of 6 neonatal deaths with similar undiagnosed condition, and very low level of protein c.

Patient improved after receiving anticoagulant and his life was saved.

This is the first reported case in our community with congenital protein c deficiency.