Role of protein C in childhood cerebrovascular occlusive accidents.
A group of 23 children with cerebrovascular occlusion of unknown etiology were re-evaluated 6 months-2 years later. Plasma protein C levels were determined with the coagulation method and were low in 10 cases. The role of this deficiency and the necessity of this test in cerebrovascular occlusion is discussed.
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Department of Paediatric Neurology, Hacettepe University, Children's Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Anlar
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Altay
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Kirazli
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D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000097:blood* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003241:Consanguinity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D020151:Protein C Deficiency; D012307:Risk Factors