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Multiple pulmonary emboli in a patient with afibrinogenaemia
C Cronin1, D Fitzpatrick, I Temperley
1Dr. Steven's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Acta Haematologica
|January 1, 1988
Summary
This case study details a patient with afibrinogenaemia, a rare bleeding disorder. The patient experienced multiple pulmonary emboli, a serious complication, due to their medical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Cardiology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Afibrinogenaemia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder characterized by a complete absence of fibrinogen.
- Patients with afibrinogenaemia require careful management to prevent bleeding complications.