Dysfibrinogenemia or afibrinogenemia in a Border Leicester lamb. |
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| Authors: | G Fecteau J G Zinkl B P Smith S O'Neil S Smith S Klopfer |
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| Affiliation: | Département de sciences cliniques, Faculté de médecine véterinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe (Québec). |
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| Abstract: | Hereditary fibrinogen deficiency is a rare condition in all species. Measurement of plasma fibrinogen should indicate low levels. Specific factor assays and pedigree analysis are essential in establishing a definitive diagnosis of the hereditary deficiency. Differentiation between afibrinogenemia, hypofibrinogenemia, and dysfibrinogenemia requires sophisticated techniques and assistance from a specialized laboratory. |
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