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What sort of disorder is factor viii deficiency?

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Hemophilia: Factor viii deficiency is classical hemophilia that affected royal families of europe. It leads bleeding in tissue, especially in joints. It is an x-linked disease and manifests essentially only in men, women are carriers.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Hemophilia: It is a fairly common form of a hereditary blood disorder called hemophilia. Most cases are mild and only need factor replacement with major injuries. Others are more severe. There are recombinant factors available for replacement.

Answered 10/7/2017

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R/o vWD: A patient with von willebrand's disease, which is extremely common and usually mild, may be told they have factor viii deficiency.

Answered 2/19/2012

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