Homozygous factor V Leiden mutation and disseminated thrombosis in a patient with nephrotic syndrome

Kahveci A., Seyahi N., Seyahi E., Altiparmak M. R., Ataman R., Serdengecti K.

JOURNAL OF NEPHROLOGY, vol.20, no.1, pp.103-106, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF NEPHROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.103-106
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We report the case of a young male patient with nephrotic syndrome and multiple venous thromboses. The patient presented various aggregated thrombophilic risk factors. He was found to be homozygous for factor V Leiden mutation and his anticardiolipin antibody and homocysteine levels were high.