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Hyperhomocysteinaemia and factor V Leiden mutation are associated with Budd-Chiari syndrome.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Aug 2006
Colak Yusuf, Karasu Zeki, Oruc Nevin, Can Cenk, Balým Zuhal, Akarca Ulussalih, Gunsar Fulya, Ersoz Galip, Tokat Yaman, Batur Yucel
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OBJECTIVES: Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is characterized by hepatic venous outflow obstruction and may be caused by various prothrombotic disorders. We aimed to study the role of hyperhomocysteinaemia, factor V Leiden mutation and G20210A prothrombin gene mutation in the pathogenesis of the syndrome. METHODS: Thirty-two patients (16 male, 16 female, aged 19-45 years) with angiographically verified BCS and 33...
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