Haemophilia Flashcards
1
Q
what is haemophilia?
A
X-linked disorder with abnormally long bleeding due to single clotting factor deficiency
2
Q
two types of haemophilia
A
haemophilia A
haemophilia B
3
Q
what is haemophilia A a deficiency of?
A
factor VIII deficiency
4
Q
who is haemophilia A seen in?
A
young boys
5
Q
what is haemophilia B a deficiency of?
A
factor IX (Christmas disease)
6
Q
where is bleeding from in haemophilia’s?
A
medium- large blood vessels
7
Q
presentation of haemophilia
A
ankles and knees are common sites of recurrent haemarthroses
recurrent soft tissue bleeds (bruising in toddlers)
prolonged bleeding after dental extractions, surgery, invasive procedures
8
Q
diagnosis of haemophilia
A
prolonged APTT
PT is normal
9
Q
management of haemophilia
A
clotting factor concentrates
carrier testing in females
