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Prothrombin G20210A mutation: is it associated with pre-eclampsia?

J R Higgins1, T Kaiser, E K Moses

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Vic., Australia. j.higgins@obsgyn-mercy.unimelb.edu.au

Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation
|November 28, 2000
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This study found no significant link between the prothrombin G20210A gene mutation and pre-eclampsia. Therefore, genetic testing for this mutation is not recommended for women with pre-eclampsia.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Obstetrics
  • Thrombophilia

Background:

  • Previous studies suggested a link between the prothrombin G20210A gene mutation and pre-eclampsia, but findings were inconsistent across populations.
  • An Italian study reported a strong association, while a Dutch study did not confirm these results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between the prothrombin G20210A gene mutation and pre-eclampsia/eclampsia.
  • To provide further evidence regarding the role of this genetic mutation in the development of pre-eclampsia.

Main Methods:

  • Case-control study involving 17 eclamptic and 67 pre-eclamptic women from Australian/New Zealand families.
  • Recruitment of 105 unrelated pre-eclamptic/eclamptic women and 119 parous women as controls.

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Main Results:

  • The incidence of the prothrombin G20210A gene mutation was 3.6% in the pre-eclamptic group and 2.5% in the control group.
  • The difference in mutation incidence between groups was not statistically significant (p = 0.73, OR 1.44).

Conclusions:

  • The study found minimal evidence supporting a significant relationship between the prothrombin G20210A gene mutation and pre-eclampsia.
  • Routine testing for the prothrombin G20210A mutation in women with pre-eclampsia is not advised based on these findings.