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Factor VII deficiency

Alternative Names:

Extrinsic factor deficiency

Symptoms:

Bleeding of mucous membranes
Nosebleeds
Excessive bruising
Excessive menstrual bleeding
Bleeding into muscles
Bleeding into joints

Signs and tests:

References:

Hoffman R, Benz E, Shattil S, Furie B, Cohen H. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice . 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Churchill Livingstone; 2004.

Levi M, Peters M, Büller HR. Efficacy and safety of recombinant factor VIIa for treatment of severe bleeding: A systematic review. Crit Care Med . April 2005;33:883-890.

Blood clot formation

Blood clots

Review Date: 3/13/2007
Reviewed By: Mark Levin, MD, Hematologist and Oncologist, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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