Open AccessCase of concurrent factor VII and factor XI deficiencies manifesting as spontaneous lower extremity compartment syndrome
Author(s) -
Marshalek Joseph P.,
Yashar David,
Huynh Karen,
Tomassetti Sarah
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5710
Subject(s) - medicine , compartment (ship) , compartment syndromes , surgery , hematoma , anesthesia , oceanography , analgesic , geology
Factor VII and XI deficiencies are rare bleeding disorders typically associated with mild or provoked bleeding. This case report describes a patient with factor VII and XI deficiencies with an unprovoked episode of lower extremity hematoma causing compartment syndrome requiring multiple surgeries, extensive transfusion of blood products, and ultimately amputation.