Factor XIII Deficiency Presenting With Duodenal Hematoma in a 3-Year-Old Female: A Comprehensive Radiological Assessment

Clin Case Rep. 2024 Nov 29;12(12):e9662. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.9662. eCollection 2024 Dec.

Abstract

In the pediatric age group, FXIII deficiency can present as abnormal or delayed bleeding from the umbilical stump, soft tissue and subcutaneous bleeding, intracerebral hemorrhages, intraoral bleeding, and poor wound healing. This case report describes an atypical presentation of FXIII deficiency in a 3-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain and vomiting. She was managed conservatively under the care of the pediatric surgery team.

Keywords: abdominal pain; duodenal hematoma; factor XIII deficiency; non‐surgical management; pediatric case; radiological assessment.