Mesenteric and inferior vena cava thrombosis: DIC and/or prothrombin gene variant (G 20210 A)

Authors
Leclerc, C Fretigny, M Jehan, C Le Querrec, A Hanouz, JL Gerard, JL Bricard, H
Citation
C. Leclerc et al., Mesenteric and inferior vena cava thrombosis: DIC and/or prothrombin gene variant (G 20210 A), ANN FR A R, 19(1), 2000, pp. 42-46
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
ANNALES FRANCAISES D ANESTHESIE ET DE REANIMATION
ISSN journal
07507658 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
42 - 46
Database
ISI
SICI code
0750-7658(200001)19:1<42:MAIVCT>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
The authors report the case of a 30-year-old man who died from pulmonary em bolism and multiorgan failure caused by mesenteric and inferior vena cava t hrombosis. The patient was found heterozygous for the prothrombin gene vari ant (G 20210 A). The family study showed the same asymptomatic anomaly in h is brother. This recently described mutation is associated with an increase d risk for venous thrombosis. The investigations and treatment of mesenteri c venous thrombosis are discussed. (C) 2000 Editions scientifiques ef medic ales Elsevier SAS.