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[Congenital afibrinogenemia: a case report].
Y El Boussaadni1, N Benajiba1, A El Ouali1
1Service de pédiatrie, faculté de médecine et pharmacie d'Oujda, université Mohammed Premier, CHU Mohammed VI, Oujda, Maroc.
Summary
Congenital afibrinogenemia, a rare bleeding disorder, presents with variable severity. This case highlights its diagnosis in an infant with a post-vaccination hematoma, emphasizing clinical features and management.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Afibrinogenemia is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a complete absence of fibrinogen.
- Clinical presentation ranges from mild bruising to severe, life-threatening hemorrhage.
- Onset can be congenital or manifest later in life.
