CLINICAL PROFILE OF HAEMOPHILIA IN CHILDREN IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 82
Abstract
BACKGROUND Haemophilia A and haemophilia B are the most common and serious congenital coagulation factor deficiencies. The clinical findings in haemophilia A and haemophilia B are identical. Majority of children with haemophilia show increased bleeding tendency by around one year. The hallmark of haemophilic bleeding is haemarthrosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is an observational study conducted at Government Medical College, Kottayam. Study population included all children with haemophilia less than 18 years of age attending the haemophilia clinic. RESULTS Total 40 children with haemophilia were enrolled in the study. Factor VIII deficiency was observed in 30 (75%) patients (Haemophilia A), while 10 (25%) patients were deficient in Factor IX (Haemophilia B). Majority of haemophilia patients in our study had severe deficiency. CONCLUSION Haemophilia A was more in our study. Bruises and ecchymoses are the most common initial presentation.
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Sajini Varghese, Naranathu Narayanannair Padmakumar
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