A patient with a history of bleeding disorders is found to have a deficiency of factor XIII. What is the primary clinical manifestation of this deficiency?

A Easy bruising and petechiae
B Prolonged bleeding after trauma or surgery ✓
C Recurrent venous thrombosis
D Impaired wound healing

Explanation

Factor XIII stabilizes fibrin clots, and its deficiency leads to impaired clot stability and prolonged bleeding after trauma or surgery.

Source

Williams Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Medium MEDICAL Confidence: medium