Haemophilia Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
Haemophilia is a X-linked recessive disorder of coagulation
2
Q
Pathology
A
Haemophilia A is due to a deficiency of factor VIII whilst in haemophilia B (Christmas disease) there is a lack of factor IX
3
Q
Diagnosis
A
prolonged APTT
Normal bleeding time, thrombin time and prothrombin time normal