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Presentation Case 5. Hemophilia A
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An 8-year-old boy from eastern Europe presents with severe swelling and warmth of his knee several hours after a minor “bump” against a lamppost.
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This boy (X-linked) probably has hemophilia A (most common), which is most accurately diagnosed with a speci c factor VIII level.
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