Systemic lupus erythematosus with intracerebral hematoma due to decreased factor XIII activity: A rare association
Intracerebral hemorrhage is a dangerous occurrence in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This may occur due to hypertension, anticoagulation, aneurysmal rupture, and catastrophic anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome. Factor XIII is required for stabilizing the fibrin clot. Decreased activity of fact...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.jmgims.co.in/article.asp?issn=0971-9903;year=2013;volume=18;issue=2;spage=129;epage=131;aulast=Dabadghao |