A Case of Coagulation Factor 5 Deficiency Complicated with Intracranial Hemorrhage

A Case of Coagulation Factor V Deficiency Complicated with Intracranial Hemorrhage

Factor V deficiency is a relatively uncommon disorder, inherited as an autosomal recessive trait that manifests clinically only in individuals who inherit the defective gene from both parents. The hemorrhage of nasal and oral cavity and ecchymosis are common but intracranial hemorrhage is very rare. We experienced a 53 year old male patient with intracranial hemorrhage due to factor V deficienc...

A case of intracranial hemorrhage in a neonate with congenital factor VII deficiency

Congenital factor VII deficiency is a rare autosomal-recessive bleeding disorder. Bleeding manifestations and clinical findings vary widely, ranging from asymptomatic subjects to patients with hemorrhages that may cause significant handicaps. Treatment has traditionally involved factor VII(FVII) replacement therapy using fresh frozen plasma, prothrombin complex concentrates or plasma-derived FV...

Administration of recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (rhG-CSF) for the intracranial hemorrhage in two dogs: a case report

Two dogs with generalized seizures were evaluated. The dogs were diagnosed with traumatic intracranial hemorrhages based on the history, neurological examinations, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain. Treatment was started with oxygen, prednisolone and anticonvulsant agents. No further seizure activity was observed after treatment in both dogs, however cushing reflex was detected ...

Challenging Management of Warfarinised Patients with Intracranial Hemorrhage Following a Head Injury: A Major Medical Dilemma

Introduction:The use of anticoagulant and ant platelet medications, especially warfarin and clopidogrel, is on a growing trend. Warfarin usage is commonly accompanied with hemorrhagic complications resulting in a noticeable mortality rate. Patient's ant coagulated with warfarin suffers from intracranial hemorrhage after a head injury. Materials and Methods: For the purpose of the study, the rel...

A Pregnant Woman with Factor V Deficiency