Haemophilic arthropathy: A case report

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The objective of this article is to report a rarely encountered case of haemophilic arthropathy which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of knee swelling. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The history. physical findings and results of investigations of a patient presenting with haemophilic arthropathy and the past medical records of the patient were reviewed with relevant literature. RESULTS: This is a report of the existence of this condition in this environment and the management of this rarely encountered condition in a I0 year old boy, known haemophiliac who presented at the orthopaedic clinic with features of right knee arthropathy. He was co-managed with the haematologist with the available Fresh frozen plasma and physical therapist with good response. CONCLUSION: Haemophilia is rare in this environment. Haemophilic arthropathy is rarely considered a differential diagnosis of knee swelling. There is little experience with the presentation and the management of this condition.

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