HIGH LEVELS OF FVIII AND FIX IN A PEDIATRIC PATIENT WITH RETINAL ARTERY OCCLUSION

Author: Akar Nejat   Gökçe Hafize  

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

ISSN: 1521-0669

Source: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Vol.19, Iss.8, 2002-12, pp. : 593-595

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Abstract

A 13-year-old female patient with the diagnosis of retinal artery occlusion was evaluated for thrombophilia. The data revealed high FVIII and FIX levels. The patient had familial clustering. The data indicate that elevated FVIII and FIX could be a risk factor for thrombosis.

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