A Case of Non-occulsive Mesentery Ischemia with Pulmonary Embolism due to Protein C Deficiency / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
; : 194-197, 2010.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Protein C is an important physiological anticoagulant factor. Protein C deficiency has been linked to venous thrombosis at unusual sites, including the cerebral and mesenteric veins. Hereditary protein C deficiency is inherited primarily as an autosomal dominant trait with incomplete penetrance. Protein C and S deficiencies are known to increase the risk of venous thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism. Testing for protein C levels and function is necessary for the detection of both type I and type II protein C deficiency. In this article, we report a case of pulmonary embolism and mesentery ischemia due to type 1 protein C deficiency.
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Assunto principal:
Embolia Pulmonar
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Colonoscopia
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Angiografia por Ressonância Magnética
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Deficiência de Proteína C
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Isquemia
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Veias Mesentéricas
Limite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Ano de publicação:
2010
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Article