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Trombastenia de Glanzmann en paciente pediátrico, reporte de caso
(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2023) Cárdenas Ruiz, Brian; Hernández, Maryuri; Portilla Velásquez, Kevin; Salcedo, Luis Felipe (Director)
Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia (GT) is a rare bleeding disorder (1/1,000,000) caused by alterations in platelet membrane receptors, resulting in significant hemorrhages and bruising, often around the eyes and mouth. More prevalent in certain regions of Africa and Asia (such as Pakistan), GT is difficult to diagnose and requires specialized testing. Treatment focuses on dental hygiene to prevent bleeding (like gingivitis), education about triggers (such as menstrual bleeding), and the use of intravenous platelets for acute hemorrhages. This case report illustrates GT in a pediatric patient who presented with mucocutaneous, subconjunctival, and digestive hemorrhages, managed with tranexamic acid, aiming to raise awareness of the condition and its appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approach.