Abstract:Factor VII deficiency, also known as Alexander's disease, is a rare bleeding disorder due to homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations in the F7 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. The condition manifests as a wide range of symptoms, based on the severity of the disease, and may appear at any age. While family and personal histories are essential for identification of the disorder, there is usually no history due to the autosomal recessive nature of the condition. Here, we report a case… Show more
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