A patient with a history of easy bruising and prolonged bleeding after trauma is diagnosed with a deficiency of factor XIII. What is the primary clinical manifestation of this deficiency?

A Deep vein thrombosis
B Prolonged bleeding after trauma ✓
C Easy bruising and petechiae
D Recurrent spontaneous abortions

Explanation

Factor XIII deficiency is a rare coagulation disorder characterized by impaired clot stability, leading to prolonged bleeding after trauma or surgery.

Source

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