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Antenatal Deep Vein Thrombosis with an Underlying Thrombophilia


Emmanuel K Srofenyoh
Ali Samba
Enyonam Y Kwawukume

Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can cause severe morbidity in the puerperium and, less commonly, during pregnancy. A woman who developed DVT as a result of thrombophilia was successfully managed with anti-coagulant therapy. The case highlights the need for thrombophilia screening in pregnancy.

Key Words: Thrombosis, Thrombophilia, Pregnancy

[ Trop J Obstet Gynaecol, 2004;21:177-179]

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