Disorder - Factor X deficiency

Organ Systems Involved
Cardiovascular

Alternative disorders described within LIDA

Factor II deficiency; Factor VII deficiency; Factor VIII deficiency (haemophilia A); Factor IX deficiency (haemophilia B); Factor XI deficiency; Factor XII deficiency (hageman factor); Von Willebrand factor deficiency

Alternative Names
Stuart factor deficiency

Presenting Signs

Factor X deficiency is a rare condition in cats. Affected animals are unable to form blood clots and this can result in uncontrolled bleeding. There may be bleeding into a body cavity such as the abdomen or skull, or small localised bleeding on the gums and around the eyeballs. Complications can include seizures from bleeding into the brain, and death due to excessive internal bleeding or blood loss from a wound.

Mildly affected animals may have prolonged bleeding times, while severely affected animals can present with bleeding disorders.

Treatment

Medical: treatment options include blood or plasma transfusions.

PubMed References
Factor X deficiency

Contributor
Sally Fawcett