Morris CJ, Curry N
Acquired factor V inhibitor in a critically ill patient. [Case Reports, Journal Article]
Anaesthesia 2009 Sep; 64(9):1014-7.
Acquired inhibitor of factor V is a rare condition with a variety of clinical manifestations, from extremely mild to life threatening haemorrhage. We present a case from our intensive care unit as a reminder of the less common causes of elevated prothombin and activated partial thromboplastin times, and how knowledge of the variable presentation may aid management.
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