This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: miscellaneous, Subject name: Pathology
Indication for cryoprecipitate is 
Select and explain. 
A. DIC, B. vWD, C. Haemophilia b, D. Severe plasma loss
B: vWD
Answer: B: vWD 
Explanation: Medical uses for giving cryoprecipitate include: Haemophilia - Used for emergency back up when factor concentrates are not available. von Willebrand disease - Not currently recommended unless the last reserve. ddAVP is the first line, followed by factor concentrates. Hypofibrinogenaemia (low fibrinogen levels), as can occur with massive transfusions Afibrinogenemia Bleeding from excessive anticoagulation - Fresh frozen plasma contains most of the coagulation factors and is an alternative choice when anticoagulation has to be reversed quickly. Massive hemorrhage - RBCs and volume expanders are preferred therapies. Disseminated intravascular coagulation Uremic bleeding tendency