Systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt thrombosis in a neonate with factor V Leiden mutation

Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Dec;74(6):2179-81. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(02)04104-8.

Abstract

We present the case of a newborn male with D-transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect, and subpulmonary stenosis who experienced two episodes of systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt thrombosis. Hematologic evaluation revealed heterozygous factor V Leiden mutation. This report emphasizes the importance of evaluation for inherited coagulation disorders in pediatric patients with unexpected thrombotic complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Blood Coagulation Disorders, Inherited / genetics
  • Factor V / genetics*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / complications
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Mutation*
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery*
  • Thrombosis / etiology*

Substances

  • factor V Leiden
  • Factor V