Hematological diseases are often associated with skin impairment. Petechiae and ecchymoses are seen in
a. iron-deficiency anemia.
b. pernicious anemia.
c. hemophilia A.
d. agranulocytosis.
C
In hemophilia A, the more common type which represents 85% of the total incidence, antihemophilic factor VIII is absent. This factor is essential for conversion of prothrombin to thrombin through thromboplastin component.
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