Factor XI deficiency disclosed following haemorrhage related to a dental extraction. Brief review and case report.
Factor XI deficiency is a relatively common hereditary coagulation disorder manifested generally as diffuse oozing from a surgical site. Dentists may be the first to discover this deficiency and other coagulopathies after simple tooth extraction. A case is reported which illustrates a typical presentation of this disorder. The need for haematological examination and special dental care is discussed.
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School of Dental Science (Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery), University of Melbourne.
Reade
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Cook
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D005173:Factor XI Deficiency / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D006472:Oral Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*