Livedo (livedoid) vasculitis and the factor V Leiden mutation: Additional evidence for abnormal coagulation

We report the case of a patient with livedo vasculitis associated with the factor V Leiden mutation. This association provides additional support for abnormalities of coagulation in patients with this disorder. The spectrum of platelet, coagulation, and fibrinolytic disorders reported with livedo va...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2002-01, Vol.46 (1), p.133-137
Hauptverfasser:	Calamia, Kenneth T., Balabanova, Maria, Perniciaro, Charles, Walsh, John S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Dermatology Diagnosis, Differential Factor V - genetics Female Humans Leg Ulcer - diagnosis Leg Ulcer - genetics Leg Ulcer - pathology Medical sciences Mutation Skin Diseases, Vascular - diagnosis Skin Diseases, Vascular - genetics Skin Diseases, Vascular - pathology Vascular disorders of the skin
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Zusammenfassung:	We report the case of a patient with livedo vasculitis associated with the factor V Leiden mutation. This association provides additional support for abnormalities of coagulation in patients with this disorder. The spectrum of platelet, coagulation, and fibrinolytic disorders reported with livedo vasculitis is reviewed. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;46:133-7.)
ISSN:	0190-9622 1097-6787
DOI:	10.1067/mjd.2002.117718