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factor v blood disorder
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factor v blood disorder
by rollphil, May 26, 2009 10:11AM
My granddaugther has factor v (and other factor) blood disorder. She has had a blood clot in her leg and was on birth control pills. My daugther (her mother) also has factor v only. My wife was tested and does not have factor v. I am wondering if I should be tested and what is the inheritance line for this desease?
Doctor's Answer
by Jordanna Joaquina, MS, CGC, May 28, 2009 11:48AM
, May 28, 2009 11:48AMTo: rollphil
Factor V Leiden is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means that having a mutation in a single gene copy is sufficient to increase the risk of developing a clot in a blood vessel. This mutation is typically inherited from a parent who may or may not have the symptoms of a clotting disorder.
We recommend that you meet with a clinical geneticist who can perform a physical exam as well as discuss the benefits and limitations of Factor V Leiden mutation testing. A medical geneticist can be found at the American College of Medical Genetics website. Best wishes to you and your family.
We recommend that you meet with a clinical geneticist who can perform a physical exam as well as discuss the benefits and limitations of Factor V Leiden mutation testing. A medical geneticist can be found at the American College of Medical Genetics website. Best wishes to you and your family.
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