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[Recurrent arterial thromboembolism in hereditary hypoplasminogenaemia]
A Hagendorff1, H J Hertfelder, W Fehske
1Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik der Universität, Bonn.
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|March 1, 1996
Summary
A congenital plasminogen deficiency led to recurrent arterial embolisms in a young man following wasp bites. Despite treatment, multiple embolic events occurred, highlighting a complex interplay of genetic predisposition and potential allergic triggers in thrombogenesis.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Hematology
- Genetics
Background:
- A 26-year-old male experienced recurrent arterial embolisms, initially to the right brachial artery following a wasp bite 5 years prior.
- A subsequent wasp bite triggered an allergic reaction and embolus to the left brachial artery, followed by a cerebrovascular accident and left femoral artery embolism.