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Congenital dysfibrinogenemia
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Congenital dysfibrinogenemia

Contributors: David Sullo MD
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Synopsis

A rare genetic disorder that inhibits coagulation due to the production of defective fibrinogen. In most cases, it is autosomal dominantly inherited. The majority of cases are asymptomatic and require no treatment. Symptomatic cases can present with multiple prolonged bleeding events, bleeding diathesis, pulmonary embolism, thrombosis, thromboembolic events, poor wound healing, and increased rates of spontaneous abortion. Tests positive for prolonged thrombin time and reptilase time may aid diagnosis. Treatment includes fibrinogen replacement therapy.

Dysfibrinogenemia can also be acquired.

Codes

ICD10CM:
D68.2 – Hereditary deficiency of other clotting factors

SNOMEDCT:
45366001 – Hereditary dysfibrinogenemia

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Last Updated:01/12/2022
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Congenital dysfibrinogenemia
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A medical illustration showing key findings of Congenital dysfibrinogenemia : Bleeding time prolonged, Easy bruising, Epistaxis, Menorrhagia, PT prolonged
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