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Factor II Deficiency
Alternate Names : Hypoprothrombinemia, Prothrombin Deficiency
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Factor II Deficiency Prognosis (Expectations)
This is a life-long bleeding disorder when it is inherited. If it is caused by liver disease, the outcome depends on the control of the liver problem. Vitamin K administration will correct vitamin K deficiency.
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• Definition
• Factor II Deficiency Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Factor II Deficiency Symptoms & Signs
• Factor II Deficiency Prevention
• Factor II Deficiency Diagnosis & Tests
• Factor II Deficiency Treatment
• Factor II Deficiency Prognosis
• Factor II Deficiency Complications
• Factor II Deficiency Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Biliary Obstruction
• Bleeding Disorders
• Liver Disease
• Malabsorption
Tests & Exams
• Factor II Assay
• Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
• Prothrombin Time (PT)
Other Topics
• Bleeding
• Bleeding Into the Skin
• Hemophilia - Resources
• Nosebleed Injury
• Vitamin K
Review Date : 8/18/2003
Reviewed By : Corey Cutler, M.D., M.P.H., F.R.C.P.C, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Instructor in Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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