Severe protein C deficiency in a newborn caused by a homozygous pathogenic variant in the PROC gene: a case report.

Background: Severe protein C deficiency is a rare and inherited cause of thrombophilia in neonates. Protein C acts as an anticoagulant, and its deficiency results in vascular thrombosis. Herein, we report a case of protein C deficiency with a homozygous pathogenic variant in a term neonate, with good outcomes after proper treatment.