Factor VII Deficiency Presenting with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Rare Case Report
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Factor VII Deficiency Presenting with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Rare Case Report

Gazi Med J 2022;33(2):193-194 DOI: 10.12996/gmj.2022.44
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Abstract

Factor VII (FVII) deficiency is a rare inherited bleeding disorder affecting about 1 in 500 000 individuals. It has a wide range of clinical presentations, from moderate or even asymptomatic forms that do not correlate well with FVII plasma levels to severe and potentially fatal bleeding. As a result, dealing with FVII-deficient patients during surgery or for long-term prophylaxis is difficult. Laboratory testing for FVII activity, in addition to clinical history, is the first-line method for diagnosing FVII deficiency and aids in patient management.

Keywords: Inherited factor VII deficiency, intracranial hemorrhage, diagnosis, treatment