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Severe preeclampsia associated with coinheritance of factor V Leiden mutation and protein S deficiency.
Obstetrics and gynecology - 1 May 1998
Kahn S R
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BACKGROUND: Inherited thrombophilic disorders are associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism during pregnancy. Preliminary research suggests that these disorders might also increase the risk for preeclampsia. CASE: A 29-year-old primigravida developed severe, early onset preeclampsia and postpartum deep venous thrombosis. Subsequent testing revealed coinheritance of the factor V Leiden mutation...
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