Bookedited by Amy L. Dunn, Bryce A. Kerlin, Sarah H. O'Brien, Melissa J. Rose, Riten Kumar.
Summary: This clinical casebook provides a concise, state-of-the-art review of pediatric bleeding disorders. Presented in a case-based format, each case presents a different variant of bleeding disorder, illustrates the etiology, pathology, genetics, diagnosis, and management of the disorder, and offers clinical pearls. Disorders covered include hemophilia A and B, rare factor deficiencies, von Willebrand disease, immune thrombocytopenia purpura, and platelet dysfunctions. Written by experts in the field, Pediatric Bleeding Disorders: A Clinical Casebook is a valuable resource for clinicians and practitioners treating patients with challenging coagulation issues.
Contents:
Management of an Infant with Hemophilia A
Clinical Care of a Child with Hemophilia A and Inhibitors
Diagnosis and Management of a Patient with Newly Diagnosed Hemophilia B
Approach to a Child with Hemophilia B and Anaphylaxis to Factor IX
Manifestations and Treatment of Congenital Fibrinogen Deficiency
Diagnosis and Management of FVII Deficiency
Approach to Mucosal Bleeding in an Adolescent with FXI Deficiency
Recognition and Care of a Newborn with FXIII Deficiency
Classification and Management of Type 1 von Willebrand Disease
Presentation and Management of Type 2 von Willebrand Disease
Clinical Approach to Type III von Willebrand Disease
Pathophysiology and Management of Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome
Approach to a Patient with Sudden Onset Mucocutaneous Bleeding and Thrombocytopenia
A Pre-teen Female with Fatigue and Incidental Finding of Thrombocytopenia
Diagnosis and Management of an Infant with Micro Thrombocytopenia
Care of a Toddler with Epistaxis and Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
Caring for an Infant with Heelstick Bleeding
Approach to a Child with Epistaxis and Macrothrombocytopenia
Recognition and Management of Congenital Platelet Granule Disorders.