AN ACQUIRED INHIBITOR TO FACTOR-X IN A PEDIATRIC-PATIENT WITH EXTENSIVE BURNS

Purpose: An acquired inhibitor to factor X is an uncommon clinical fin ding in the pediatric population. We report the development of this ty pe of inhibitor in a pediatric patient with extensive bums. Patients a nd Methods: The patient's clinical course was complicated by persisten t blood loss from the burn site. Results: Characterization of the inhi bitor demonstrated that it bound to the light chain of factor X. Concl usions: The inhibitor disappeared after treatment with i.v. immunoglob ulin.