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Bilateral pulmonary embolism in twins with PAI-1 4G/5G gene polymorphism: a case report.
Wiener klinische Wochenschrift - 1 Jan 2014
Kronbichler Andreas, Oelzner Peter, Syrbe Günter, Lopatta Eric, Wolf Gunter, Neumann Thomas
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The aetiology of venous thromboembolism in adolescents is frequently associated with hereditary abnormalities of the coagulation system, autoimmune disorders or malignancies. The advent of specific laboratory tests has refined the identification of genetic traits. In this case report, we describe the occurrence of pulmonary embolism in young twins. Intensive tumour screening remained unremarkable. Evaluation of...
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