Unusual venous thrombosis associated with protein C deficiency.

TitleUnusual venous thrombosis associated with protein C deficiency.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1988
AuthorsSchwartz ME, Harrington EB, Rand JH
JournalJ Vasc Surg
Volume7
Issue3
Pagination443-5
Date Published1988 Mar
ISSN0741-5214
KeywordsAdult, Female, Humans, Pregnancy, Protein C Deficiency, Puerperal Disorders, Thrombophlebitis, Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Abstract

A patient in whom massive puerperal thrombophlebitis developed had protein C deficiency. In patients who initially have thrombosis that is unusual either in its nature or extent, investigation may, as in this case, reveal the presence of a hypercoagulable state.

DOI10.1067/mva.1988.avs0070443
Alternate JournalJ Vasc Surg
PubMed ID3346957
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