title: Factor V Leiden mutation and the risk of thrombo-embolic disease in pregnancy: a case report.
abstract: Factor V Leiden mutation is a risk factor for the development of thrombo-embolic episodes in pregnancy. A case is presented of a pregnant woman with repeated episodes of venous thrombosis with a complicated clinical course.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Stellenbosch Medical School, Tygerberg Hospital, Parow, South Africa.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Steyn
authors.forename: E P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Mansvelt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000990:Antithrombin III / Q000032:analysis; D005165:Factor V / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009154:Mutation; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular; D012307:Risk Factors; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics*; D014859:Warfarin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: C095381:factor V Leiden; D014859:Warfarin; D000990:Antithrombin III; D005165:Factor V; D006493:Heparin