Severe factor X deficiency due to a homozygous mutation (Cys364Arg) that disrupts a disulphide bond in the catalytic domain

2006 
Summary.  Severe factor X deficiency (  C missense alteration, predicted to disrupt the catalytic domain, and resulting in severe FX deficiency. The child suffered intracranial haemorrhage and now receives regular prophylaxis with a prothrombin complex concentrate. Our experience and a review of the literature suggest that optimal frequency of dosing is likely to be two or three times weekly and that the risk of thrombosis is very small.
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