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Age-specific onset and distribution of the natural anticoagulant deficiency in pediatric thromboembolism.
Pediatric research - 1 Jan 2016
Ichiyama Masako, Ohga Shouichi, Ochiai Masayuki, Tanaka Koichi, Matsunaga Yuka, Kusuda Takeshi, Inoue Hirosuke, Ishimura Masataka, Takimoto Tomohito, Koga Yui, Hotta Taeko, Kang Dongchon, Hara Toshiro
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The early diagnosis of inherited thrombophilia in children is challenging because of the rarity and hemostatic maturation. METHODS: We explored protein C (PC), protein S (PS), and antithrombin (AT) deficiencies in 306 thromboembolic patients aged ≤20 y using the screening of plasma activity and genetic analysis. RESULTS: Reduced activities were determined in 122 patients (40%). Low PC patients were...
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