Pediatric emergency care, Volume 37, Issue 2, 1 1 2021, Pages e77-e78 Unexpected Diagnosis in an Adolescent With Bruises and Ecchymosis: Celiac Disease. Er A, Çağlar A, Kuyum P, Akgül F, Ulusoy E, Çitlenbik H, Aksoy BY, Yilmaz D, Arslan N, Duman M
Abstract
Acquired coagulopathy is a rare but challenging diagnosis for pediatric emergency physicians. Although the coagulopathy usually presents with mild skin and mucosal hemorrhages, it also can lead to life-threatening events. Thus, accurate interpretation of hints obtained from a detailed history, physical examination, and laboratory findings is essential for the prompt diagnosis and management. This case demonstrates an uncommon cause of coagulopathy; celiac disease that presented with spontaneous bruises and ecchymosis in an adolescent.
