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Cureus
; 15(7): e42542, 2023 Jul.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37637664
RESUMO
Afibrinogenemia is an extremely rare bleeding disorder characterized by the absence or severe deficiency of fibrinogen, a major protein involved in the regulation of blood clotting. This disorder can have both hemorrhagic and/or thrombotic manifestations. We present the case of a female neonate who was diagnosed with congenital afibrinogenemia within the first two weeks of life. The patient presented with persistent bleeding from the umbilical stump, prompting a thorough investigation and workup. Early diagnosis and management were essential to preventing life-threatening bleeding events.