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[Usefulness of JAK2 mutation assessment in recurrent deep venous thrombosis].
La Revue de medecine interne - 1 Jul 2010
Konopacki J, Carmoi T, Lecoules S, Sekkach Y, Peter A-L, Billhot M, Algayres J-P
Abstract excerpt
The search of JAK2 V617F mutation is a useful tool for the diagnosis of myeloproliferative disorders (MPD). This case report highlights the potential usefulness of this testing in recurrent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of lower limb. We report a 73-year-old man who presented with three spontaneous episodes of lower limb DVT. The third episode occured while he was receiving fluindione. MPD was suspected because of...
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