Recurrent thrombosis of the superior vena cava associated with activated protein C resistance: imaging findings.
The purpose of this report is to describe imaging findings in activated protein C resistance, a hereditary cause of recurrent thrombosis. The case described was unusual in that a neonate was affected, whereas the vast majority of cases occur in adulthood. This entity is important to diagnose because of the recurrent nature of thromboses and the fact that relatives are often affected.
Department of Radiology, Box 3808, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710-3808, USA.
J M
JM
Provenzale
D P
DP
Frush
T L
TL
Ortel
D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D004452:Echocardiography; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010960:Plasminogen Activators / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011486:Protein C / Q000502:physiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics; D014568:Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior
D011486:Protein C; D010960:Plasminogen Activators; D014568:Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator