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A cluster of factor XI-deficient patients due to a new mutation (Ile 436 Lys) in northeastern Italy.
European journal of haematology - 1 Mar 2012
Girolami Antonio, Scarparo Pamela, Bonamigo Emanuela, Santarossa Liliana, Cristiani Andrea, Moro Stefano, Lombardi Anna Maria
Abstract excerpt
A new mutation (Ile 436 Lys) was found in a cluster of patients in northeastern Italy. The mutation was present in five patients at the homozygote level and in one patient as a compound heterozygote with an already known mutation namely Glu 117 stop. All these patients showed a mild bleeding tendency mainly associated with deliveries or surgery. The first two patients were two sisters, and their parents were...
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