Recurrent thrombophlebitis due to protein C deficiency after splenectomy for immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
A young woman with recurrent thrombophlebitis following splenectomy for immune thrombocytopenic purpura and two cesarian sections was found to carry a protein C deficiency. This pathology should be considered in any patient with recurrent thromboembolism even when predisposing factors such as pregnancy and postoperative state may by themselves be responsible for such manifestations.
Lugassy
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Department of Hematology, Kaplan Hospital, Rehovot, Israel.
Klepfish
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Berrebi
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020151:Protein C Deficiency; D011696:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology*