Coagulation Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common inherited coagulation disorders and what is the factor deficiency?
A
Von willebrand disease: defective platelet adhesion at site of trauma combined with factor 8 deficiency
Haemophilia a: factor 8 deficiency
Haemophilia b: factor 9 deficiency
2
Q
What are the features of coagulation disorders?
A
Ecchymoses
Haemarthrosis and muscle haematomas
Usually traumatic and delayed
3
Q
Which type of common inherited coagulation disorder has autosomal dominant inheritance?
A
Von willebrand disease
4
Q
Which type of common inherited coagulation disorder has autosomal dominant inheritance?
A
Von willebrand disease
