Recurrent Thrombophlebitis and Pulmonary Emboli in Congenital Factor 5 Deficiency

Recurrent Thrombophlebitis and Pulmonary Emboli in Congenital Factor 5 Deficiency

A case of congenital coagulation factor 5 deficiency is reported. Despite this defect in blood coagulation, this patient had frequent episodes of thrombophlebitis which were associated with pulmonary emboli on two occasions. Heparinization caused no hemorrhagic complications.

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Veröffentlicht in:Chest 1976-01, Vol.69 (1), p.113-114
Hauptverfasser: Reich, Norbert E., Hoffman, George C., deWolfe, Victor G., Van Ordstrand, Howard S.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Factor V Deficiency - complications
Female
Humans
Pulmonary Embolism - complications
Recurrence
Thrombophlebitis - complications
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Zusammenfassung:A case of congenital coagulation factor 5 deficiency is reported. Despite this defect in blood coagulation, this patient had frequent episodes of thrombophlebitis which were associated with pulmonary emboli on two occasions. Heparinization caused no hemorrhagic complications.
ISSN:0012-3692
1931-3543
DOI:10.1378/chest.69.1.113