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Thrombophilia in venous leg ulcers: a comparative study in early and later onset.
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology - 1 Jan 2000
Calistru Ana M, Baudrier Teresa, Gonçalves Luciana, Azevedo Filomena
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BACKGROUND: Several studies found that the patients with chronic venous ulcers (CVU) have an increased prevalence of thrombophilia (44-75%), similar to that observed in deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The patients who develop CVU before their 50 th birthday appear to represent a distinct group in terms of etiology, natural history and prognosis. AIM: To analyze the nature and prevalence of thrombophilia in patients...
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