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Factor XII (Hageman factor) deficiency   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Definition:

This is an inherited disorder that causes prolonged clotting (coagulation) of blood in a test tube without a clinical bleeding tendency, and results from a deficiency of the plasma protein factor XII.

Causes and Risks

Factor XII deficiency is a hereditary disorder that is usually found when clotting tests are done for routine screening. It is not associated with abnormal bleeding, and is a rare disorder.

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