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Recurrent thromboembolism in a patient with beta-thalassemia major associated with double heterozygosity for factor V R506Q and prothrombin G20210A mutations.
Blood coagulation & fibrinolysis : an international journal in haemostasis and thrombosis - 1 Jul 2002
Kahn J-E, Veyssier-Belot C, Renier J-L, de Mazancourt P, Peltier J-Y, de Raucourt E
Abstract excerpt
Double heterozygosity for factor V R506Q and prothrombin G20210A mutations was identified in a 24-year-old man with beta-thalassemia major. The patient experienced a first thrombotic event at the age of 19 years and three recurrent thromboses in a short time interval, the third occurring while the patient was receiving long-term anticoagulant treatment. This case suggests that patients with major thalassemia and...
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