Publication: Protein S Deficiency - An Uncommon Cause with Common Presentation
Date
2015
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
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Stroke in child poses a major health problem. Thrombophilic factors have been implicated in 4-8% of young stroke worldwide. Protein S deficiency is a very rare cause of stroke. A few cases have been reported in literature. We are reporting a rare case of protein S deficiency causing stroke in a two year old child.
Description
Nabanita Kora
Department of Paediatrics, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal
Rajib Das
Department of Paediatrics, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal
Sabyasachi Som
Department of Paediatrics, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal
Sumanta Laha
Department of Paediatrics, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal
Nayan Bannerji
Department of Paediatrics, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal
Kriti S Rana
Department of Paediatrics, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal
Keywords
Stroke, Thrombophillic factors, Protein S deficiency