[Hageman factor deficiency (factor XII)--hemorrhage or thrombosis?].
Four generations of a kin with congenital Factor XII deficiency were examined for coagulation and fibrinolysis, with the homozygous female carrier of features with a Factor XII below 1% also revealing certain indications of a disturbed fibrinolysis. The other members of the family had to be evaluated as heterozygous ones, showing values of Factor XII between 40 and 60%. The findings are discussed by referring to data from literature.