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Multiple thrombophilic factors in a patient with Budd-Chiari syndrome.
Clinical and laboratory haematology - 1 Feb 2002
Brancaccio V, Iannaccone L, Margaglione M, Guardascione M A, Amitrano L
Abstract excerpt
Myeloproliferative disorders are the main cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome in western countries. Inherited or acquired thrombophilic factors have also been implicated. A novel mutation of the prothrombin gene (G-->A20210) has only been described in a few cases of Budd-Chiari syndrome so far. Venous thrombosis is often the result of multiple concomitant thrombophilic factors. We report the case of a patient with...
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