[Isolated factor X deficiency in chronic myelomonocytic leukemia: Report of one case]

Rev Med Chil. 2015 Nov;143(11):1490-3. doi: 10.4067/S0034-98872015001100016.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Bleeding disorders are commonly associated with hemato-oncologic diseases. We report a 68 years old male with a chronic myelomonocytic leukemia derived from a long lasting mielodysplastic syndrome that did not respond to treatment with Azacitidine. The patient was hospitalized due to tonic clonic seizures. A CAT scan showed a hematoma in the frontal lobe. A new assessment of hemostasis revealed an isolated deficiency of Factor X. We speculate that this deficit could be secondary to consumption due to the chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic / therapeutic use
  • Azacitidine / therapeutic use
  • Factor X Deficiency / diagnosis
  • Factor X Deficiency / etiology*
  • Frontal Lobe / injuries*
  • Hematoma / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Chronic / complications*
  • Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Chronic / drug therapy
  • Leukocytes
  • Male
  • Monocytes
  • Seizures / complications

Substances

  • Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
  • Azacitidine