Protein C deficiency
Protein C deficiency is a rare genetic trait that predisposes to thrombotic disease. It was first described in 1981. The disease belongs to a group of genetic disorders known as thrombophilias. Protein C deficiency is associated with an increased incidence of venous thromboembolism (relative risk 8–10), whereas no association with arterial thrombotic disease has been found.
| Protein C deficiency | |
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| Other names | THPH3 |
| This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. | |
| Specialty | Hematology |
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