title: Protein S deficiency in pregnancy.
abstract: The case of a primigravid patient with protein S deficiency, a rare disorder resulting in recurrent venous thrombosis, was managed with prophylactic heparin therapy and elective pregnancy termination. Although rarely diagnosed, protein S deficiency may become more commonly identified with wider application of protein S assays.
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006023:Glycoproteins / Q000097:blood / Q000172:deficiency*; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000097:blood; D017293:Protein S; D012008:Recurrence; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000097:blood* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D006023:Glycoproteins; D017293:Protein S; D006493:Heparin