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Dr. Eric C. Larsen, MD is a pediatric oncologist in Scarborough, ME specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology and general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1983 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Eric C. Larsen, MD is affiliated with MaineHealth, Maine Medical Partners, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center and MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization.
100 Campus Drive Suite 107
Scarborough, ME 04074
Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:
Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.
Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.
Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.
Dr. Eric C. Larsen, MD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatrics and has a state license in Maine.
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine (1983)
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatrics (1990)
Licensed In: Maine
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Dr. Eric C. Larsen, MD has received 33 research payments totaling $1,007,902.
Dr. Eric Larsen works as a pediatric hematology/oncology and general pediatrics. His clinical interests encompass acute leukemia and hemophilia. Dr. Larsen is professionally affiliated with Maine Medical Partners. After attending the University of Vermont College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University.
