Factor X deficiency

Definition:

Congenital factor X deficiency (FXD) is one of the most severe forms of rare bleeding disorders transmitted in autosomal recessive manner. FXD is accompanied by a wide spectrum of clinical presentations, ranging from mild bleeding diathesis to severe life-threatening bleeding episodes such as umbilical cord bleeding and intracranial hemorrhage. A wide spectrum of factor X gene mutations was observed in patients with congenital FXD.

References:

[1]. Akbar Dorgalaleh, et al. Spectrum of factor X gene mutations in Iranian patients with congenital factor X deficiency. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2016 Apr;27(3):324-7. [Content Brief]

[2]. K Mori, et al. Congenital factor X deficiency in Japan. Tohoku J Exp Med. 1981 Jan;133(1):1-19. [Content Brief]

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