Recurrent thrombophlebitis and pulmonary emboli in congenital factor 5 deficiency.
A case of congenital coagulation factor 5 deficiency is reported. Despite this defect in blood coagulation, this patient had frequent episodes of thrombophlebitis which were associated with pulmonary emboli on two occasions. Heparinization caused no hemorrhagic complications.
D000328:Adult; D005166:Factor V Deficiency / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications*; D012008:Recurrence; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000150:complications*