Congenital protein C deficiency in small infant
Joint Authors
Ghazal, Samih S.
al-Howasi, Mansur N.
al-Khraz, Salah M.
Muslim, Sulayman Abd Allah
Source
Issue
Vol. 25, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2003)4 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
2003-03-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract 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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ghazal, Samih S.& al-Howasi, Mansur N.& al-Khraz, Salah M.& Muslim, Sulayman Abd Allah. 2003. Congenital protein C deficiency in small infant. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 25, no. 1.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ghazal, Samih S.…[et al.]. Congenital protein C deficiency in small infant. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 25, no. 1 (Mar. 2003).
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ghazal, Samih S.& al-Howasi, Mansur N.& al-Khraz, Salah M.& Muslim, Sulayman Abd Allah. Congenital protein C deficiency in small infant. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2003. Vol. 25, no. 1.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-602368
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-602368
