Deep Vein Thrombosis Associated with Protein C and Protein S Deficiency: An Unusual Cause of Acute Abdomen

Doganay S., Sonmezgoz F., Sen Y., Kocakoc E.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND, vol.39, no.5, pp.287-289, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/jcu.20771
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.287-289
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Deep venous thrombosis is an extremely rare cause of acute abdomen and is often difficult to diagnose. Protein C and protein S deficiencies are rare genetic abnormalities that predispose the patient to thrombophilia and lead to thrombosis. We report the case of a previously healthy 7-year-old boy with iliofemoral thrombosis due to protein C and protein S deficiencies mimicking acute abdomen. (C) 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 39:287-289, 2011; Published online in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com). DOI: 10.1002/jcu.20771