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A Typical presentation of Haemophilia A: A case report of a 12-year-old boy in Abeokuta, Nigeria.

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Haemophilia A typically manifests with soft tissue or bleeds. Rarely, bleeds may occur at intracranial, iliopsoas, oropharyngeal or penoscrotal sites. These uncommon bleeding necessitate a high index of suspicion for prompt diagnosis, to prevent potential life-threatening outcomes. We report a 12-year-old known patient with severe haemophilia A who at different times, had spontaneous jaw bleeding extending to the anterior neck and spontaneous penile shaft haematoma. Bleeding resolved following administration of factor VIII concentrates and anti-fibrinolytic agents. He was subsequently discharged to our clinic for follow-up and has been symptom-free.

Source: Nasarawa Journal of Medicine

Authors: Ogundeyi, Mojisola Morufat, Babajide, Adebola Muktar, Akinbode, Saheed Kehinde, Olorunsogo, Oni Nathaniel

Language: English

Topic: Hemophilia Treatment and Research

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7220121332

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