Autoimmune Acquired Factor XIII Deficiency: A Case Report

Factor XIII deficiency: a review of literature

Coagulaon factor XIII gene, protein structure and funcon Coagulaon factor XIII (FXIII) is a tetrameric (FXIII- A2B2) pro-transglutaminase enzyme with an essenal role in the final stage of coagulaon cascade by cross linking the fibrin monomers and stabilizing the fibrin clot. Congenital FXIII deficiency is a rare bleeding disorder, with an autosomal recessive trait inheritance, and a fre...

Acquired factor XIII deficiency due to an inhibitor: a case report and review of the literature.

Claw toes correction and factor XIII deficiency--a case report.

A 26-year-old male presented with claw toes and Factor XIII deficiency. Correction for his deformity was undertaken. Pre, intra and post-operative transfusions of plasma and blood prevented any haemorrhagic complications.

A case report of temporary and acquired vitamin K-dependent clotting factor deficiency without any response to administrated vitamin K

Abstract Background and Objectives Vitamin K-dependent clotting factor deficiency (VKCFD) is usually an acquired problem due to liver disease, malabsorption, and overdose of warfarin.  In the present paper the significance and role of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors in menorrhagia were evaluated.   Case We present a rare case of 43 year woman with acquired vitamin K deficiency and se...

Relevant bleeding diathesis due to acquired factor XIII deficiency.

BACKGROUND Acquired factor XIII (FXIII) deficiency is associated with reduced clot firmness and increased bleeding in patients undergoing major surgery. In contrast, only limited information is available on the haemostatic relevance of acquired FXIII deficiency in non-surgical patients. CASE REPORT An 81-year-old patient, who had experienced acute type-A dissection of the aorta eight years ea...