A case of factor V deficiency presenting as menorrhagia
- Author:
M. Sapuri
;
A B. Amoa
;
G. Kariwiga
;
J. White
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Blood Coagulation Factors - analysis;
Factor V Deficiency - complications;
Factor V Deficiency - diagnosis;
Female;
Genital Diseases, Female - etiology;
Hematoma - etiology;
Humans;
Menorrhagia - etiology
- From:
Papua New Guinea medical journal
1997;40(2):92-95
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Factor V deficiency is a rare hereditary disorder. We report a patient with factor V deficiency who presented with menorrhagia and pelvic haematoma. The Haematology Department at the Royal Brisbane Hospital performed the definitive factor assays leading to the diagnosis. The challenges of her management were obtaining adequate supplies of factor V and her socioeconomic circumstances. The main future challenge will be the supervision of her pregnancies.
