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Takayasu's arteritis associated with factor V Leiden.

D D Shin1, J E Godwin

  • 1Department of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois 60153, USA.

American Journal of Hematology
|March 11, 1999
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Genetics
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a rare vasculitis affecting the aorta.
  • TA has been linked to hypercoagulable states and elevated thrombotic markers.
  • Immune hypercoagulable states, like antiphospholipid antibodies, are known associations.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old female presented with symptoms of TA, including claudication and diminished pulses.
  • She had an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and angiographic findings consistent with TA.
  • The patient was diagnosed with the Factor V Leiden gene defect, a hereditary hypercoagulable state.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported case of Takayasu's arteritis associated with the Factor V Leiden gene defect.
  • The patient's symptoms significantly improved with high-dose glucocorticosteroids and anticoagulation.
  • The case highlights the coexistence of hereditary hypercoagulability and acquired vasculitis.

Implications:

  • Hereditary thrombophilias may play a role in the pathogenesis or clinical presentation of Takayasu's arteritis.
  • Further research is needed to understand the interaction between genetic prothrombotic factors and vasculitis.
  • This association may influence treatment strategies for patients with TA and coexisting hypercoagulable states.

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