Acquired selective factor X deficiency in acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.
A case of acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (ANLL) and selective acquired FX deficiency at presentation is reported. The deficiency was not corrected by the infusion of fresh frozen plasma, but the patient's plasma had no neutralizing activity in vitro. The cause of the deficiency is unknown.
Caimi
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Department of Haematology, Ospedale Niguarda Cà Granda, Milano, Italy.
Redaelli
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Cattaneo
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Nosari
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AM
Baudo
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de Cataldo
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D000328:Adult; D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D005171:Factor X Deficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000150:complications*