Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2021
A patient came to the dentist for tooth extraction. After the tooth had been extracted, the bleeding from the socket persisted for 15 minutes. The patient has a history of active chronic hepatitis. What is the likely cause of the prolonged bleeding time?
Answer options
- Decreased albumin blood count
- Thrombocytopenia
- Increased activity of anticoagulation system
- Decreased blood level of fibrinogen
- Hypocalcemia
Correct answer
Decreased blood level of fibrinogen
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