12. Delayed, severe Immediate, mild Bleeding after surgery Common Rare Hemarthroses, muscle hematomas Large, palpable Small, superficial Ecchymoses Absent Present Petechiae Not usually Yes Bleeding after minor cuts Deep in soft tissues (joints, muscles) Skin, mucous membranes (gingivae, nares, GI and genitourinary tracts) Site of bleeding Clotting factor deficiency Platelet defect Clinical characteristic