Persistent Oozing From His in Pediatrics — Case | General Pediatrics | SMLE Q#1622

SMLE Question #1622

Pediatrics General Pediatrics
Last updated: February 2026
A 3-day-old term male is brought with persistent oozing from his circumcision site since the procedure. He is exclusively breastfed. Pregnancy and delivery were uncomplicated. There is no family history of bleeding disorders. Examination shows continuous wound oozing without petechiae or ecchymoses. Which vitamin deficiency is the most likely cause of this bleeding?

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