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[The significance of bleeding disorders in patients with epistaxis]
T Taeumer1, A de Greiff, I Scharrer
1Klinik für Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Langenbeckstrasse 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland. taeumer@hno.klinik.uni-mainz.de
Background:
Epistaxis can have a variety of different local or systemic causes. It is the cardinal symptom of von Willebrand disease (VWD), the most frequent congenital bleeding disorder with a prevalence of approximately 1%. The usual routine coagulation screening tests (PT, APTT, platelet count) are not sufficient to diagnose VWD, factor XIII (FXIII)-deficiency or platelet dysfunction.
Method:
A prospective study was conducted implementing enhanced coagulation screening for bleeding disorders in a total of 100 inpatients admitted for epistaxis.
Results:
A bleeding disorder was found in 13%. In eight patients VWD was diagnosed, in six patients FXIII-deficiency was found, and in one patient both.
Conclusion:
The prevalence of bleeding disorders in patients with epistaxis is higher than in the general population. Epistaxis can be the primary symptom of chronic inflammatory disease or malignant disease. A thorough anamnesis is necessary and in cases of doubt additional testing for underlying disorders is recommended.
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