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26. The next question that arises here is whether the haematoma, which developed in the next few days, was caused by LP? In this behalf, OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS (Vol. 113 No. 1.1.2004, pp172) has been cited on Traumatic Lumber Punctures. It states that it is a common event in acute pediatric practice, worldwide. Another paper has been cited on Complications of Lumber Puncturehttp://queensu.ca/courses/assets/modules/lumber_puncture/complications.html). (http://queensu.ca/courses/assets/modules/lumber puncture/ complications.html). Spinal hematoma is listed as one of the potential complications of this procedure. The paper shows that it is most common in those who under go lumber puncture while having coagulation abnormalities including thrombocytopenia, anti coagulation and bleeding disorders. Aggressive investigation with CT/MRI and associated laminectomy is recommended, if hematoma is present. Another paper has been cited to show that in new borns deficiency of Vitamin K is associated with deficiency of blood clotting factors. In the case before us, as per the record of treatment, the child was diagnosed with deficiency of Vitamin K. This would indicate coagulation abnormalities in the child and explain why on both occasions, LP resulted in discharge of blood stained CSF. Therefore, it can safely be inferred that Lumber Puncture was the cause of the hematoma that developed in the next few days. No other explanation for development of hematoma has been suggested or indicated by the records of treatment or pleadings of parties.