Telangiectasia and Christmas Factor (Factor IX) Deficiency

Summary

The clinical and laboratory findings in a case of Christmas factor deficiency associated with vascular abnormality are reported.

The relation of this syndrome to Christmas disease and related conditions is discussed.

^* Present address: Blood Transfusion Centre, Crescent Drive, Brentwood, Essex, England

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