Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-4 | Issue-06 | 477-482
Original Research Article
Clinico-Haematological Study of Rare Bleeding Disorders- A 5 year Retrospective Study
Dr. Nischita Budihal, Dr. Suresh Hanagavadi, Dr. Rajashekar KS, Dr. Thippeswamy MTR
Published : June 30, 2019
Abstract
Background: The clinical heterogeneity of Rare bleeding Disorders (RBDs) associated with their rarity is a significant
barrier to enhancing their deeper knowledge. Diagnosis, classification and adequate treatment of these disorders has been
hampered by the variable clinical presentation and difficulty in recognizing affected patients, difficulty in collecting
longitudinal clinical data and limits of laboratory assays. The objective this study is to evaluate the distribution of RBDs
amongst inherited bleeding disorders and approach to RBDswith clinical evaluation & lab diagnosis. Materials and
methods: This is a Retrospective study of rare bleeding disorders obtained from the cases referred from Karnataka
Haemophilia Society to the Haematology section of department of Pathology, JJM Medical College, Davangere from June
2006 to June 2011. Results: Out of the total of 400 patients of inherited bleeding disorders referred, 23 were diagnosed of
RBDs which included 11 cases of factor XIII deficiency, 4 of Hypofibrinogenemia, 3 of Afibrinogenemia, one each of
factor II,V,VII,XI deficiency. Conclusion: RBDs poses significant social problem in our country. Lab diagnosis of these
disorders is complex but basic coagulation set up with high clinical suspicion can take up the challenge of diagnosing these
disorders.