A patient is diagnosed with a coagulation disorder characterized by an increased level of factor VIII. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A Hemophilia A
B Von Willebrand disease
C Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
D Sticky platelet syndrome ✓

Explanation

Sticky platelet syndrome is a rare condition characterized by an increase in factor VIII levels due to an abnormality in platelet function, leading to a hypercoagulable state.

Source

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium