Arterial thrombosis associated with factor V leiden mutation in a child with nephrotic syndrome

We report a case of arterial thrombosis associated with factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation in a young girl with NS. Screening for inherited thrombophilias such as FVL mutation may be beneficial for NS patients with thromboembolic vascular events not explained by conventional risk factors.
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research