Haemophilia Flashcards

1
Q

what is it

A

Haemophilia is a X-linked recessive disorder of coagulation

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Pathology

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Haemophilia A is due to a deficiency of factor VIII whilst in haemophilia B (Christmas disease) there is a lack of factor IX

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3
Q

Diagnosis

A

prolonged APTT

Normal bleeding time, thrombin time and prothrombin time normal

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