Factor V Leiden mutation and the risk of thrombo-embolic disease in pregnancy: a case report

Authors
Schneider, DJ Steyn, PS Mansvelt, EPG
Citation
Dj. Schneider et al., Factor V Leiden mutation and the risk of thrombo-embolic disease in pregnancy: a case report, EUR J OB GY, 91(2), 2000, pp. 197-198
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
ISSN journal
03012115 → ACNP
Volume
91
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
197 - 198
Database
ISI
SICI code
0301-2115(200008)91:2<197:FVLMAT>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Factor V Leiden mutation is a risk factor for the development of thrombo-em bolic episodes in pregnancy. A case is presented of a pregnant woman with r epeated episodes of venous thrombosis with a complicated clinical course. ( C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.