A patient presents with a coagulation disorder characterized by an increased risk of thrombosis due to a mutation in the gene encoding for the thrombomodulin protein. What is the name of this condition?

A Thrombomodulin deficiency syndrome ✓
B Protein C deficiency
C Antithrombin III deficiency
D Factor V Leiden thrombophilia

Explanation

Thrombomodulin is a protein that plays a critical role in the regulation of coagulation by binding to thrombin and activating protein C. A deficiency or dysfunction in thrombomodulin can lead to an increased risk of thrombosis.

Source

Medical literature and genetic studies
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Medium MEDICAL Confidence: medium