Protein S deficiency in pregnancy: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Protein S deficiency is uncommon, may cause recurrent thrombosis, and may complicate pregnancy. A patient with protein S deficiency presented with a stillbirth followed by postpartum pulmonary embolism. She then had a successful pregnancy managed by anticoagulation and close fetal monitoring.
Medical subject headings
- Fetal Death
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic
- Protein S Deficiency
- Pulmonary Embolism