Recurrent thrombosis of the superior vena cava associated with activated protein C resistance: imaging findings.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

The purpose of this report is to describe imaging findings in activated protein C resistance, a hereditary cause of recurrent thrombosis. The case described was unusual in that a neonate was affected, whereas the vast majority of cases occur in adulthood. This entity is important to diagnose because of the recurrent nature of thromboses and the fact that relatives are often affected.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Provenzale, JM; Frush, DP; Ortel, TL

Published Date

  • August 1998

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 28 / 8

Start / End Page

  • 597 - 598

PubMed ID

  • 9716630

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0301-0449

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s002470050424

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • Germany