Abdominal nodules as a presentation of obstruction of the inferior vena cava and factor V Leiden mutation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Abdominal nodular lesions are not usually considered a sign of deep venous thrombosis. However, we have seen a patient with abdominal nodular lesions due to venous thrombosis, that led to the diagnosis of factor V Leiden mutation, a recently described cause of hypercoagulability.
Medical subject headings
- Activated Protein C Resistance
- Factor V
- Point Mutation
- Skin Diseases
- Vena Cava, Inferior
- Venous Thrombosis