What are Clotting Factor Abnormalities?

Clotting Factor Abnormalities
Clotting Factor Abnormalities. Figures 2a and 2b shows scattered petechiae and purpura and figure 2c shows a large ecchymosis. The approach to a patient with a bleeding disorder: for the primary care physician. Bashawri LA, Ahmed MA - Journal of family & community medicine (2007). Not Altered. CC.

Clotting factor abnormalities are prolonged bleeding time due to hereditary/acquired deficiency disorders associated with the cloting factors.

Examples of clotting factor abnormalities include: 

  • Hemophilia A
  • Hemophilia B
  • Von Willebrand disease