Rare case of combined factor V and factor X deficiency in pregnancy: presenting as secondary postpartum haemorrhage in first pregnancy and successful outcome in second pregnancy.

Abstract

Isolated factor V and factor X deficiency is a very rare condition affecting 1 in 500,000-1,000,000 persons worldwide. We present a rare first reported case of combined deficiency of factor V and factor X where the patient developed secondary postpartum haemorrhage in first pregnancy, after which she was diagnosed to have this rare disorder and her subsequent pregnancy was then successfully managed.

• Authors: Aniket Kakade, Tushar Panchanadikar, Yashwant Kulkarni
• Journal: Obstetric medicine (Obstet Med) Vol. 6 Issue 3 Pg. 134-135 (Sep 2013) ISSN: 1753-495X [Print] England
• PMID: 27708707 (Publication Type: Journal Article)