A missense or nonsense mutation to the genes that code for the fibrinogen protein are affected. Usually the mutation leads to an early stop in the production of the protein. Due to the problem being genetically based, there is no way to prevent the disease. Individuals can get genetic testing done to see if they are a carrier of the trait, and if so may choose to complete genetic counseling to better understand the disorder and help manage family planning. Parents can choose to do prenatal genetic testing for the disorder to determine if their child will have the disease. The only risk factor is if both parents of a child carry the recessive allele linked to the disorder.
Congenital afibrinogenemia
Dysfibrinogenemia
Harris platelet syndrome
Acquired haemophilia
Hypodysfibrinogenemia
Quebec platelet disorder
Gray platelet syndrome
Congenital hypofibrinogenemia