Factor XII Deficiency (Hageman Factor) treatment in Cuauhtémoc

Factor XII deficiency, also called Hageman factor, is a clotting disorder in which this blood protein is missing or reduced; unlike other deficiencies, it usually does not cause bleeding.

How is it detected? It is often found incidentally during laboratory clotting studies, since it can prolong certain results without any bleeding symptoms.

Origin: It is usually inherited and present from birth.

Who interprets it? The hematologist is the professional who assesses the meaning of these findings within each person's context. If you have an abnormal clotting result with no clear cause, it is advisable to discuss it in order to understand its significance.