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Protein C Infusion Therapy in an Adult Case of Severe Congenital Protein C Deficiency

Authors :
Ning, Shuoyan
Tseng, Eric
Crowther, Mark
Source :
Blood; December 2017, Vol. 130 Issue: 1, Number 1 Supplement 1 p4916-4916, 1p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Background:Severe congenital protein C deficiency (SCPCD) is a rare inherited disorder characterized by recurrent thrombosis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and purpura fulminans. Due to limitations in traditional therapeutic options (anticoagulation, FFP, PCC), plasma-derived protein C concentrates have been used for both prophylactic and therapeutic indications. However, there are few reports of protein C infusion therapy in adults, with limited understanding of pharmacokinetics and no dosing guidelines available. We report the use of protein C concentrate in an individualized dose-finding study, in an adult patient in preparation for renal transplantation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00064971 and 15280020
Volume :
130
Issue :
1, Number 1 Supplement 1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Blood
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs56863821
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1182/blood.V130.Suppl_1.4916.4916