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Association between pre-eclampsia and inherited thrombophilias.
Fetal and pediatric pathology - 1 Jun 2013
Deveer Rüya, Engin-Ustun Yaprak, Akbaba Eren, Halisdemir Beril, Cakar Esra, Danisman Nuri, Mollamahmutoglu Leyla, Yesilyurt Ahmet, Candemir Zuhal
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OBJECTIVE: The aim was to determine whether inherited thrombophilia increases the risk of pre-eclampsia (PE) or interferes with its clinical course. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We included 50 patients with severe PE and 50 healthy pregnant women. Patients were evaluated for inherited thrombophilia. RESULTS: Fourteen patients in the study group was factor V Leiden (FVL) carrier while it was 12% in the control group. In...
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