Retinal arterial occlusion in a child with factor V Leiden and thermolabile methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase mutations

T. Talmon, J. Scharf, E. Mayer, N. Lanir, B. Miller, B. Brenner

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Abstract

PURPOSE: To analyze the potential cause of retinal arterial occlusion in a 9-year-old child. METHODS: Case report. Antithrombin III, protein C, free protein S, activated protein C resistance, and antiphospholipid antibodies in plasma were determined. Determination of factor V R506Q (Leiden mutation), thermolabile methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase by polymerase chain reaction, and restriction enzyme analysis were performed. RESULTS: The patient was found to be heterozygous for factor V R506Q (Leiden mutation) and homozygous for thermolabile methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase. CONCLUSION: Coexistence of two mild hereditary thrombophilic states may result in severe thrombotic manifestations in young people.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)689-691
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume124
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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