Congenital Hypofibrinogenemia in a Neonate with a Novel Mutation in the <i>FGB</i> Gene

Congenital Hypofibrinogenemia in a Neonate with a Novel Mutation in the <i>FGB</i> Gene

Detection of severe hypofibrinogenemia (<50 mg/dL) in a neonate soon after birth is alarming because of the risk of hemorrhage. A female neonate was noted to be hypofibrinogenemic (<50 mg/dL) on day 0 of birth; she showed no thrombocytopenia/coagulopathy or hemorrhagic symptoms. Considering th...

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Main Authors: Jun Shinozuka, Nobuo Okumura, Mayumi Nagasawa, Motokazu Nishikado, Sayaka Kadowaki, Itsuro Katsuda, Shinsaku Imashuku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Pediatric Reports
Subjects:
newborn
congenital hypofibrinogenemia
fibrinogen
blood coagulation disorders
gene mutation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7503/13/1/16

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