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Measurement of Factor V Activity in Human Plasma Using a Microplate Coagulation Assay
Published on: September 9, 2012
Strokes, cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita, and factor V Leiden
R A Gruppo1, T J DeGrauw, S Palasis
1Division of Hematology/Oncology, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA.
Abstract:
Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita is an uncommon, congenital cutaneous condition typified by persistent cutis marmorata and other associated abnormalities. Progressive neurologic complications are generally not a feature of the disorder. A case is reported of cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita associated with diffuse cerebrovascular infarcts at 7 months of age. Moyamoya-like vascular abnormalities were demonstrated in addition to the factor V Leiden mutation, a congenital hypercoagulable disorder. This novel case illustrates the importance of evaluating children with strokes for congenital thrombophilic disorders.
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