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An 8-year-old boy was referred to the Emergency Department with a history of bilateral bruising to the anterior aspect of each upper thigh. He was afebrile and well with no other bruises. After an initial blood work-up, the paediatrician was contacted.What is the aetiology of the bruising?Answer

Summary

Abstract

Aim

Method

Results

Conclusion

Author Information

Tilak de Almeida, Medical Officer in Paediatrics; Kewa Mascelle, Paediatric Registrar; Waikato Hospital, Hamilton

Acknowledgements

Correspondence

Tilak de Almeida, Department of Paediatrics, Waikato Hospital, Pembroke Street, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Correspondence Email

tilak.dealmeida@waikatodhb.health.nz

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An 8-year-old boy was referred to the Emergency Department with a history of bilateral bruising to the anterior aspect of each upper thigh. He was afebrile and well with no other bruises. After an initial blood work-up, the paediatrician was contacted.What is the aetiology of the bruising?Answer

Summary

Abstract

Aim

Method

Results

Conclusion

Author Information

Tilak de Almeida, Medical Officer in Paediatrics; Kewa Mascelle, Paediatric Registrar; Waikato Hospital, Hamilton

Acknowledgements

Correspondence

Tilak de Almeida, Department of Paediatrics, Waikato Hospital, Pembroke Street, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Correspondence Email

tilak.dealmeida@waikatodhb.health.nz

Competing Interests

For the PDF of this article,
contact nzmj@nzma.org.nz

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An 8-year-old boy was referred to the Emergency Department with a history of bilateral bruising to the anterior aspect of each upper thigh. He was afebrile and well with no other bruises. After an initial blood work-up, the paediatrician was contacted.What is the aetiology of the bruising?Answer

Summary

Abstract

Aim

Method

Results

Conclusion

Author Information

Tilak de Almeida, Medical Officer in Paediatrics; Kewa Mascelle, Paediatric Registrar; Waikato Hospital, Hamilton

Acknowledgements

Correspondence

Tilak de Almeida, Department of Paediatrics, Waikato Hospital, Pembroke Street, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Correspondence Email

tilak.dealmeida@waikatodhb.health.nz

Competing Interests

Contact diana@nzma.org.nz
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An 8-year-old boy was referred to the Emergency Department with a history of bilateral bruising to the anterior aspect of each upper thigh. He was afebrile and well with no other bruises. After an initial blood work-up, the paediatrician was contacted.What is the aetiology of the bruising?Answer

Summary

Abstract

Aim

Method

Results

Conclusion

Author Information

Tilak de Almeida, Medical Officer in Paediatrics; Kewa Mascelle, Paediatric Registrar; Waikato Hospital, Hamilton

Acknowledgements

Correspondence

Tilak de Almeida, Department of Paediatrics, Waikato Hospital, Pembroke Street, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Correspondence Email

tilak.dealmeida@waikatodhb.health.nz

Competing Interests

Contact diana@nzma.org.nz
for the PDF of this article

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