A patient with a deficiency of factor XIII is likely to experience which of the following complications?

A Increased risk of thrombosis
B Impaired wound healing ✓
C Easy bruising and petechiae
D Recurrent spontaneous abortions

Explanation

Factor XIII is responsible for stabilizing fibrin clots, and its deficiency can lead to impaired wound healing due to the inability to form stable clots.

Source

Williams Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hard MEDICAL PYQ 2018 2018 Confidence: medium