Internal jugular vein thrombosis in association with the factor V Leiden mutation.
We report an unusual case of internal jugular vein thrombosis in a 57-year-old female, with the recently discovered factor V Leiden (FVR506Q) mutation. The molecular basis of this mutation is described, and the importance of screening for hereditary venous thrombotic states is emphasized.
Arullendran
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Department of Otolaryngology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.
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Baglin
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Moffat
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D005165:Factor V / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D017354:Point Mutation; D011859:Radiography; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000235:genetics*
D005165:Factor V