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Case Four : Mild Factor VIII deficiency
Chief complaint : Continuous bleeding from the date of menarche. The hematologist called it as Factor VIII deficiency (mild). Removal of the uterus, was said to be the only cure. This was unacceptable to the parents, as the daughter was hardly 20 years old.
Date of report
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Test for
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Results
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Observed value
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Control (C) / Normal (N)
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24.12.2002
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PTT
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49 seconds
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C: 29 sec.
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12.5 sec.
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C: 11.4
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27.12.2002
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Coagulation
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Factor VIII:C
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25 %
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N : 50-150%
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29.12.2002
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Medical Report : Mild factor VIII deficiency
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LMNT treatment given between
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11.11.2004
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Coagulation
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Factor VIII:C
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32 %
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N : 50-150%
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02.05.2005
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Coagulation
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Factor VIII:C
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80 %
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03.05.2005
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Medical Report : Present work-up shows Normal factor VIII C
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Conclusion : LMNT treatment has corrected the mild factor VIII deficiency.
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