Combined Factor V and VIII Deficiency
Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 33, Issue 3
Abstract
This is the first report of an Omani family with combined factor V and VIII deficiency. The family has six members: the parents, three affected children, and one unaffected child. The first affected member was a 24-year-old unmarried Omani female (Case A) who had a history of recurrent minor gum bleeding while tooth brushing and bruises with minor trauma, but no history of heavy menses.
Authors and Affiliations
Masoud Kashoub, Usama Al-Amri, Abdul-Rahman Saifudeen, Murtadha Al-Khabori
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