Factor XI deficiency

Definition:

Factor XI (FXI) deficiency is an injury-related bleeding disorder common in Ashkenazi Jews and rare worldwide. FXI deficiency is characterized by infrequent spontaneous bleeding, but increased risk of hemorrhagic complications especially after trauma or surgery. More than 180 mutations in the FXI gene have been reported in patients with FXI deficiency.

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