Tag Archives: genetics

Case 83 – summary

Posted on 26/09/2017 by

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to our case. This week the case centred on a pregnant female who was an obligate carrier of Haemophillia A (Her Father was affected). She had a factor VIII level of 54%. She was … Continue reading →

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Case 83 – update 3 

Posted on 23/09/2017 by

Our pregnant patient had a factor VIII level of 54%. She is a carrier of intron 22 inversion as predicted from family history.  The free fetal DNA testing confirms she is carrying a male fetus. The patient has decided that … Continue reading →

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Case 83 – update 2

Posted on 20/09/2017 by

Our pregnant patient returns to clinic she is now 13 weeks pregnant.  Her factor VIII level was 54%. She is a carrier of intron 22 inversion as predicted from family history.  The free fetal DNA testing confirms she is carrying … Continue reading →

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Case 83 – update 1

Posted on 19/09/2017 by

After consideration of her family tree you realise  if there are no non-paternity issues she is an “obligate carrier” of Haemophillia A.  After counselling and discussion she agrees to having genetic testing for herself. She is willing to have free … Continue reading →

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Case 83 – the beginning

Posted on 17/09/2017 by

You are in a joint obstetric haematology clinic and have been referred a 24 year old lady who is 13 weeks pregnant P0 G1 You take a family history and find her father and paternal uncle have severe Haemophillia A. … Continue reading →

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Case 76 – summary

Posted on 29/04/2017 by

This case focussed on a newly diagnosed patient with haemophilia A. The patient was three days old and presented non-specifically unwell and feeding poorly. The differential here is wide from sepsis to hypoglycaemia to congenital heart defects and metabolic disorders. … Continue reading →

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Case 76 – update 4

Posted on 27/04/2017 by

Our patient is doing well with recombinant VIII replacement. Monitoring scans reveal shrinking of the haemorrhage. On further questioning his mother suffered bleeding post dental extraction requiring re-packing and menorrhagia along with easy bruising. Haemophilia A is an X linked … Continue reading →

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Case 76 – update 3

Posted on 26/04/2017 by

Our patient is started on recombinant factor VIII replacement and achieves a trough level of 100%. Neurosurgery is not required. Genetic samples are sent to examine the F8 gene to see where the mutation is as this can help investigate … Continue reading →

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Case 76 – update 2

Posted on 25/04/2017 by

Factor assays are back. IX, XI and XII are within normal limits for neonates but VIII is <1%. This confirms the diagnosis of severe haemophilia A.   The child is transferred to the regional haemophilia centre for intensive VIII replacement … Continue reading →

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Case 71 – summary

Posted on 27/01/2017 by

Our patient had high ferritin which was detected on a routine blood test. Hyperferritinaemia is common and causes can usually be differentiated by history and clinical examination. Potential causes include: Any inflammation including rheumatological conditions and renal failure Infections Liver … Continue reading →

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Case 71 – update 3

Posted on 25/01/2017 by

The patient has 500mL of blood venesected and tolerates this well. He stops drinking alcohol and within six weeks his ALT is almost within the reference range.   He has two children – one male and one female.   Questions … Continue reading →

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