Assessment of Thrombosis syndromes (hypercoagulability): Pathology review | Osmosis

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A 52-year-old woman, para 4 gravida 2 aborta 2, comes to the clinic for a follow-up appointment after a hospitalization. Two weeks ago, she had an incident of acute, severe abdominal pain and bloody stools. She was diagnosed with portal vein thrombosis. She denies similar episodes in the past. Medical history is notable for Legg-Calv&#233;-Perthes disease as a child. She does not smoke, drink excessive alcohol, or use illicit drugs. She had 2 spontaneous abortions in the first trimester, following 2 successful pregnancies. Family history is remarkable for DVT in her maternal uncle and colon cancer in her father. The physician suspects an inherited condition. Which of the following will prompt further evaluation in this patient? &#160;

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The thrombosis location &#160;

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Legg-Calv&#233;-Perthes disease as a child

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The patient&#8217;s family history

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The patient&#8217;s obstetric history

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The type of thrombosis

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Thrombosis syndromes (hypercoagulability): Pathology review

Pathology

Hematological system