Cryofibrinogenemia
Overview
Cryofibrinogenemia: A rare condition where a blood protein precipitates when it cools and then redissolves once it is warmed again. The disorder can occur for no apparent reason or may be associated with conditions such as cancer, infections and blood clotting disorders. Some sufferers are asymptomatic whereas other develop thrombosis or skin symptoms in response to exposure to cold.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Cryofibrinogenemia includes the 5 symptoms listed below: * Asymptomatic * Thrombosis after exposure to cold * Slow-healing skin ulcers after exposure to cold * Painful purpura after exposure to cold * Swollen feet after exposure to cold
Causes
Asymptomatic
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Cryofibrinogenemia" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Cryofibrinogenemia that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Cryofibrinogenemia" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Cryofibrinogenemia. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Cryofibrinogenemia. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Cryofibrinogenemia has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Cryofibrinogenemia signs or Cryofibrinogenemia symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Cryofibrinogenemia may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Cryofibrinogenemia symptoms.