Purpura fulminans in a case of protein C deficiency

We report a case of protein C deficiency which presented with purpura fulminans. The inheritance of protein C deficiency is discussed and the importance of warfarin (Coumadin) treatment in this conditions is emphasized.

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Published in:European journal of pediatrics 1988-02, Vol.147 (2), p.209-210
Main Authors: OZSOYLU, S, CENGIZ, B, KARABENT, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - complications
Female
Femoral Vein - surgery
Hematologic and hematopoietic diseases
Heparin - therapeutic use
Humans
Medical sciences
Platelet diseases and coagulopathies
Protein C Deficiency
Purpura - complications
Purpura - drug therapy
Thrombosis - complications
Warfarin - therapeutic use
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Summary:We report a case of protein C deficiency which presented with purpura fulminans. The inheritance of protein C deficiency is discussed and the importance of warfarin (Coumadin) treatment in this conditions is emphasized.
ISSN:0340-6199
1432-1076
DOI:10.1007/BF00442227