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Hereditary thrombophilia.

Salwa Khan1, Joseph D Dickerman

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland, Suite N5W56 22 S, Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. skhan005@umaryland.edu

Thrombosis Journal
|September 14, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Thrombophilia, a tendency to form clots, affects children and infants. This review covers genetic causes of inherited thrombophilias, crucial for understanding and managing these conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Thrombophilia is an increased risk of inappropriate blood clot formation.
  • Thrombotic events in children are a growing concern for mortality and morbidity.
  • Causes include genetic, acquired, and combined factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review clinically relevant aspects of genetic venous thrombophilia.
  • To cover well-established, lesser-known, and suggested inherited thrombophilias.
  • To enhance understanding of inherited thrombotic risk in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of genetic and acquired causes of thrombophilia.
  • Focus on inherited thrombophilias and venous circulation events.
  • Synthesis of research on thrombotic predisposition in infants and children.

Main Results:

  • Identified various genetic factors contributing to inherited thrombophilias.
  • Highlighted the interaction between genetic and acquired factors.
  • Detailed established and emerging causes of inherited thrombotic risk.

Conclusions:

  • Genetic factors play a significant role in thrombophilia, particularly in pediatric venous events.
  • Understanding inherited thrombophilias is essential for clinical management.
  • Further research into suggested causes will improve risk assessment.

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