Factor XIII Deficiency
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Summary
Factor XIII deficiency is a rare, genetic bleeding disorder characterized by deficiency of clotting factor XIII. Clotting factors are specialized proteins that are essential for the blood to clot properly. Specifically, individuals with factor XIII deficiency form blood clots like normal, but these clots are unstable and often break down, resulting in prolonged, uncontrolled bleeding episodes. Factor XIII also affects other processes in the body and is known to play a role in proper wound healing and pregnancy. The severity of factor XIII deficiency bleeds can vary greatly from one person to another. Some individuals may have only mild symptoms; other individuals may have severe, life-threatening bleeds. With early diagnosis and prompt treatment, the more serious bleeds of factor XIII deficiency can be avoided. FXIII consists of two subunits: subunit A and subunit B. Most of the Factor XIII deficiency states are caused by mutations in subunit A; very few have a mutation in subunit B. Factor XIII deficiency is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder.
Introduction
This report deals with the genetic form of factor XIII deficiency, which is present at birth (congenital); the disorder can also be acquired during life. Although the genetic form is present at birth, symptoms may not become apparent until later during life. Congenital factor XIII deficiency was first described in the medical literature by Duckert, et al., in 1960.
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It is possible that the main title of the report Factor XIII Deficiency is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
Synonyms
- congenital factor XIII deficiency
- inherited factor XIII deficiency
- fibrin stabilizing factor deficiency
Disorder Subdivisions
- None
General Discussion
Summary
Factor XIII deficiency is a rare, genetic bleeding disorder characterized by deficiency of clotting factor XIII. Clotting factors are specialized proteins that are essential for the blood to clot properly. Specifically, individuals with factor XIII deficiency form blood clots like normal, but these clots are unstable and often break down, resulting in prolonged, uncontrolled bleeding episodes. Factor XIII also affects other processes in the body and is known to play a role in proper wound healing and pregnancy. The severity of factor XIII deficiency bleeds can vary greatly from one person to another. Some individuals may have only mild symptoms; other individuals may have severe, life-threatening bleeds. With early diagnosis and prompt treatment, the more serious bleeds of factor XIII deficiency can be avoided. FXIII consists of two subunits: subunit A and subunit B. Most of the Factor XIII deficiency states are caused by mutations in subunit A; very few have a mutation in subunit B. Factor XIII deficiency is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder.
Introduction
This report deals with the genetic form of factor XIII deficiency, which is present at birth (congenital); the disorder can also be acquired during life. Although the genetic form is present at birth, symptoms may not become apparent until later during life. Congenital factor XIII deficiency was first described in the medical literature by Duckert, et al., in 1960.
Resources
National Hemophilia Foundation
116 West 32nd Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
USA
Tel: (212)328-3700
Fax: (212)328-3777
Tel: (800)424-2634
Email: handi@hemophilia.org
Internet: http://www.hemophilia.org
Canadian Hemophilia Society
400-1255 University Street
Montreal
Quebec, H3B 3B6
Canada
Tel: 5148480503
Fax: 5148489661
Tel: 8006682686
Email: chs@hemophilia.ca
Internet: http://www.hemophilia.ca
NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20892-0105
Tel: (301)592-8573
Fax: (301)251-1223
Email: nhlbiinfo@rover.nhlbi.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
World Federation of Hemophilia
1425 René Lévesque Blvd. W. Suite 1010
Montreal
Quebec, H3G 1T7
Canada
Tel: 5148757944
Fax: 5148758916
Email: wfh@wfh.org
Internet: http://www.wfh.org/index.asp?lang=EN
Children's Cancer & Blood Foundation
333 East 38th Street, Suite 830
New York, NY 10016-2745
Tel: (212)297-4336
Fax: (212)297-4340
Email: info@childrenscbf.org
Internet: http://www.childrenscbf.org/
Hemophilia Federation of America
210 7th St. SE
Suite 200B
Washington, DC 20003
USA
Tel: (202)675-6984
Fax: (202)675-6983
Tel: (800)230-9797
Email: info@hemophiliafed.org
Internet: http://www.hemophiliafed.org
Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
PO Box 8126
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126
Tel: (301)251-4925
Fax: (301)251-4911
Tel: (888)205-2311
TDD: (888)205-3223
Internet: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/
Madisons Foundation
PO Box 241956
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: (310)264-0826
Fax: (310)264-4766
Email: getinfo@madisonsfoundation.org
Internet: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org
Irish Haemophilia Society
First Floor
Cathedral Court
New Street
Dublin, 7
Ireland
Tel: 353016579900
Fax: 353016579901
Email: info@haemophilia.ie
Internet: http://www.haemophilia.ie/
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