Dysfibrinogenemia or afibrinogenemia in a Border Leicester lamb.
Hereditary fibrinogen deficiency is a rare condition in all species. Measurement of plasma fibrinogen should indicate low levels. Specific factor assays and pedigree analysis are essential in establishing a definitive diagnosis of the hereditary deficiency. Differentiation between afibrinogenemia, hypofibrinogenemia, and dysfibrinogenemia requires sophisticated techniques and assistance from a specialized laboratory.
Fecteau
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Département de sciences cliniques, Faculté de médecine véterinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe (Québec).
Zinkl
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Smith
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O'Neil
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Smith
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Klopfer
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D000347:Afibrinogenemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*