Homozygous congenital factor VII deficiency with a novel mutation, associated with severe spontaneous intracranial bleeding in a neonate


KADER Ş., MUTLU M., Acar F., ASLAN Y., BAHADIR A.

BLOOD COAGULATION & FIBRINOLYSIS, no.5, pp.476-480, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

Abstract

ObjectiveHerein, a neonate with congenital FVII deficiency is presented.Basic methodDiagnosis of congenital FVII deficiency was confirmed by genetic analysis using next-generation sequencing method (MiSeq-Illumina).ResultOur patient was found to have a novel homozygous mutation.ConclusionEarly diagnosis and treatment of congenital FVII deficiency can be crucial.