Huge left atrial thrombus with mitral stenosis in congenital factor XII deficiency.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Factor XII deficiency has been reported to be a risk factor for thromboembolism as a result of inactivation of fibrinolysis. We describe a case of a huge left atrial thrombus with mitral stenosis, which was successfully removed surgically in a Factor XII deficient patient.
Medical subject headings
- Factor XII Deficiency
- Heart Atria
- Heart Diseases
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Thrombosis