A patient with a diagnosis of hemophilia B is at increased risk for developing which of the following complications?

A Hemarthrosis and joint deformity ✓
B Thrombocytopenia and bleeding tendency
C Anemia and splenomegaly
D Immune-mediated neutropenia

Explanation

Hemophilia B, also known as Christmas disease, is caused by a deficiency of factor IX. Patients with hemophilia B are at increased risk for developing hemarthrosis (bleeding into joints) and subsequent joint deformity.

Source

Hematology textbooks
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high