Open AccessProtein S deficiency: Recurrent ischemic stroke in young
Author(s) -
Amit Hooda,
P.D. Khandelwal,
Puneet Saxena
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
annals of indian academy of neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.427
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 1998-3549
pISSN - 0972-2327
DOI - 10.4103/0972-2327.56319
Subject(s) - medicine , ischemic stroke , pediatrics , stroke (engine) , protein s deficiency , girl , population , young adult , protein s , ischemia , protein c , genetics , mechanical engineering , environmental health , biology , engineering
Stroke in young poses a major health problem. Thrombophilic factors have been implicated in 4-8% of the young strokes worldwide. Protein S deficiency is a rare cause of recurrent ischemic stroke in young population. Only a few sporadic cases have been described in the literature. We are reporting a case of protein S deficiency-related recurrent ischemic stroke in a 16-year-old girl. Early diagnosis and targeted approach can help such patients to prevent recurrent thrombotic episodes.