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Thrombophilic factor analysis in cirrhotic patients with portal vein thrombosis.
Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis - 1 Jul 2015
Saugel Bernd, Lee Marcel, Feichtinger Stephanie, Hapfelmeier Alexander, Schmid Roland M, Siveke Jens T
Abstract excerpt
Liver cirrhosis, myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs) and prothrombotic mutations are aetiologic factors for portal vein thrombosis (PVT). The role and frequency of thrombophilic genetic risk factors in cirrhotic patients is not well established. In this case-control study, we investigated the frequency of Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) (JAK2 V617F), Factor V Leiden (FVL G1691A), and Prothrombin (G20210A) mutations in...
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