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Systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt thrombosis in a neonate with factor V Leiden mutation.
The Annals of thoracic surgery - 1 Dec 2002
Simsic Janet M, Uber Walter E, Lazarchick John, Bradley Scott M
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We present the case of a newborn male with D-transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect, and subpulmonary stenosis who experienced two episodes of systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt thrombosis. Hematologic evaluation revealed heterozygous factor V Leiden mutation. This report emphasizes the importance of evaluation for inherited coagulation disorders in pediatric patients with unexpected...
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