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Copyright 1989, 1991, 1993, 1997, 1999, 2007
Synonyms of Factor XIII Deficiency
- Fibrinase Deficiency
- Fibrinoligase Deficiency
- Fibrin Stabilizing Factor Deficiency
- Laki-Lorand Factor Deficiency
- Plasma Transglutaminase Deficiency
Disorder Subdivisions
- Acquired Factor XIII Deficiency
- Congenital Factor XIII Deficiency
General Discussion
Factor XIII Deficiency is an extremely rare inherited blood disorder characterized by abnormal blood clotting that may result in abnormal bleeding. Associated symptoms and findings occur as the result of a deficiency in the blood clotting factor F13A1 (Factor XIII). In affected individuals, the blood fails to clot appropriately, resulting in poor wound healing. Blood may seep into surrounding soft tissues, resulting in local pain and swelling. Internal bleeding may occur; approximately 25 percent of affected individuals experience bleeding in the brain (intracranial hemorrhage). Factor XIII Deficiency may be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic trait. The disease may also be acquired in association with other disorders such as Sickle Cell Disease or Henoch-Schonlein Purpura.
Organizations related to Factor XIII Deficiency
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
PO Box 8126
Gaithersburg MD 20898-8126
Phone #: 301-251-4925
800 #: 888-205-2311
e-mail: ordr@od.nih.gov
Home page: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/Default.aspx
- MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: mums@netnet.net
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
- Madisons Foundation
PO Box 241956
Los Angeles CA 90024
Phone #: 310-264-0826
800 #: N/A
e-mail: getinfo@madisonsfoundation.org
Home page: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org
- NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
31 Center Drive MSC 2480
Building 31A Rm 4A16
Bethesda MD 20892-2480
Phone #: 301-592-8573
800 #: --
e-mail: nhlbiinfo@rover.nhlbi.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
- National Hemophilia Foundation
116 West 32nd Street
11th Floor
New York NY 10001
Phone #: 212-328-3737
800 #: 800-424-2634
e-mail: handi@hemophilia.org
Home page: http://www.hemophilia.org
- World Federation of Hemophilia
1425 Rene Levesque Boulevard West
Suite 1010
Montreal
Quebec Intl H3G 1T7
Phone #: 514--87-5-7944
800 #: --
e-mail: wfh@wfh.org
Home page: http://www.wfh.org
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