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Thrombosis in a bleeding disorder: case of thromboembolism in factor VII deficiency
Author(s) -
Ramdass Sheryl K.,
Loh Kah Poh,
Howard Leslie M.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.836
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombosis , deep vein , recombinant factor viia , surgery , coagulopathy , coagulation disorder , portal vein thrombosis , gastroenterology , coagulation
Key Clinical Message Congenital factor VII deficiency ( FVIID ) is a rare disorder with a wide range of bleeding manifestations. The disorder does not protect patients against occurrence of thrombosis, and deep vein thrombosis can occur in the setting of surgery and recombinant factor VII a replacement.