12-07-2006, 06:32 PM
Three hours after biopsy of a 2-cm mass in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast, a 45-year-old woman has pain and swelling of the left breast. She has no history of bleeding problems and takes no medications. Examination shows an expanding hematoma. A biopsy specimen shows a fibroadenoma. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A
) Factor VIII deficiency
B
) Factor IX deficiency
C
) Inadequate hemostasis
D
) Platelet dysfunction
E
) Thrombocytopenia
A
) Factor VIII deficiency
B
) Factor IX deficiency
C
) Inadequate hemostasis
D
) Platelet dysfunction
E
) Thrombocytopenia