Christmas Disease (Hemophilia –B) – A Case Report

Abstract

We report a 25 years old man developed Haemarthrosis of left hip joint with a history of recurrent swelling and pain in multiple joints and prolonged bleeding following minor trauma since childhood. Subsequent investigations revealed Christmas disease (Haemophilia B). Hemophilia B is an X-linked bleeding disorder. This case emphasises the importance of considering a diagnosis of haemophilia in a man with unexplained bleeding, even in the absence of a positive family history.

DOI: 10.3329/bsmmuj.v2i2.4766

BSMMU J 2009; 2(2): 90-91