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Concomitant heterozygous factor V Leiden mutation and homozygous prothrombin gene variant (G20210A) in patient with cerebral venous thrombosis.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 1 May 2003
Kurkowska-Jastrzebska Iwona, Wicha Wojciech, Dowzenko Anatol, Vertun-Baranowska Barbara, Pytlewski Andrzej, Bogusławska Romana, Członkowska Anna
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BACKGROUND: Factor V Leiden mutation represents the most common genetic risk factor of venous thrombosis in Caucasian population. A common mutation in prothrombin gene, which is due to G-->A transition at position 20210, is also associated with elevated prothrombin concentration and thrombosis. Both this mutations may constitute concomitant risk factors for deep venous thrombosis. CASE REPORT: A 29-years old...
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