📋Overview
Hemophilia B, also known as Christmas disease, is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of clotting factor IX. It is a type of hemophilia distinct from Hemophilia A, which involves factor VIII deficiency. Hemophilia B leads to impaired blood clotting and increased bleeding risk, especially into joints and muscles.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0008533ICD-10-CM
D67
MeSH
D002836
SNOMED CT (US)
41788008767712006
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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