Inherited factor V deficient neonate with galactosaemia.

OBJECTIVES

Reporting a case of inherited factor V deficiency and galactosemia.

METHODS

A neonate was admitted with hematoma, jaundice, splenomegaly, diarrhea, anemia, abdominal ascites and bilateral cataracts that diagnosis of galactosaemia and factor V deficiency was established.

RESULTS

Coinheritance of both coagulation disorder and metabolic disorder is very rare episode that was identified in a neonate.

CONCLUSION

Our case indicates that in mild bleeding episodes of neonates that imitate of coagulation disorders should be considered promptly by pediatricians.