Harada T, Morita H, Imai Y, Hayashi D, Takeda N, Maemura K, Yazaki Y, Nagai R. Deficiency of protein S-mediated familial venous thrombophilia--a case report.
Angiology 2003;
54:377-81. [PMID:
12785034 DOI:
10.1177/000331970305400317]
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Abstract
Deficiency of protein S causes potential problems of thrombosis. Cases of familial venous thrombosis due to deficiency of protein S were presented. First, an 85-year-old woman had pulmonary thromboembolism due to left deep femoral venous thrombosis, which might be triggered by leg fracture and the long-term treatment with a plaster cast. Next, her 29-year-old granddaughter had episodes of recurrent venous thrombosis in her legs and arms, which might be triggered by the treatment with a plaster cast and abortion. In the latter part, the aspects of risks for thromboembolism, potential problems in gestational period, and an advisability of thromboprophylaxis in patients with deficiency of protein S are described.
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