Other specified coagulation defects Save
ICD-10 code: D68.8
Chapter: Diseases of the blood and blood forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Understanding Other Specified Coagulation Defects
Other specified coagulation defects refer to a group of blood disorders that affect the body's ability to form blood clots. These disorders are usually genetic and can be inherited from one or both parents. They are characterized by abnormal bleeding or clotting, depending on the specific defect and its severity.
Some of the most common other specified coagulation defects include:
- Factor VII deficiency - This is a rare bleeding disorder that affects the body's ability to produce factor VII, a protein that helps blood clot.
- Factor X deficiency - This is another rare bleeding disorder that affects the body's ability to produce factor X, a protein that helps blood clot.
- Factor XIII deficiency - This is a rare bleeding disorder that affects the body's ability to produce factor XIII, a protein that helps stabilize blood clots.
Other specified coagulation defects can also include disorders that affect platelets, which are small blood cells that help form clots. Some of these disorders include:
- Bernard-Soulier syndrome - This is a rare bleeding disorder that affects the body's ability to produce a protein that helps platelets stick together.
- Glanzmann thrombasthenia - This is another rare bleeding disorder that affects the body's ability to produce a protein that helps platelets stick together.
- Gray platelet syndrome - This is a rare bleeding disorder that affects the body's ability to produce alpha-granules, which are essential for platelet function.
Symptoms of other specified coagulation defects can vary depending on the specific disorder and its severity. Some of the most common symptoms include:
- Abnormal bleeding or bruising
- Heavy menstrual periods
- Nosebleeds
- Bleeding gums
- Blood in the urine or stool
Treatment for other specified coagulation defects can vary depending on the specific disorder and its severity. Some people may require regular infusions of clotting factors or platelets, while others may need to avoid certain medications that can affect blood clotting.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an other specified coagulation defect, it is important to work closely with your healthcare provider to develop an individualized treatment plan that meets your specific needs.