A case is described of acquired factor X deficiency in a patient with diffuse amyloidosis and myelomatosis. Rapid transfusion with fresh plasma failed to shorten the Quick single stage prothrombin time. Inhibition of factor X could not be demonstrated in the Patient's plasma in vitro.

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1963
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