Thrombophilia Testing in Stroke: A Case Report and Review of Evidence.
Cureus
; 15(12): e50348, 2023 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-38205466
ABSTRACT
Thrombophilia is commonly associated with venous thromboembolism, but its relationship with arterial thrombosis, specifically stroke, is not as clearly established. Several large studies have failed to establish a significant connection between inherited thrombophilia and stroke. While tests for Factor V Leiden mutation, prothrombin mutation, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, antithrombin deficiency, and antiphospholipid antibodies are typically done for thrombophilia diagnosis, there appears to be little or no correlation between these markers and stroke. In this article, we discuss a case of a 26-year-old male admitted with right neck pain that developed after playing basketball; he was found to have a right cerebellar infarction. He underwent extensive tests for hypercoagulable disorders, which were negative. We also review current evidence and reassess the value of thrombophilia testing in stroke patients.
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Cureus
Year:
2023
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Article
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United States