Extensive Thromboembolism in a Young Male with Asymptomatic COVID-19 Infection and Heterozygous Factor V Leiden Mutation

Hamostaseologie. 2021 Oct;41(5):400-402. doi: 10.1055/a-1554-6390. Epub 2021 Sep 7.

Abstract

In this case report we present a previously healthy 21-year-old male with extensive thromboembolism in the setting of asymptomatic COVID-19 infection and heterozygous factor V Leiden mutation with no additional thrombophilic risk factors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Asymptomatic Infections
  • COVID-19 / complications*
  • COVID-19 / diagnosis
  • COVID-19 / diagnostic imaging
  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Factor V / genetics*
  • Heterozygote
  • Humans
  • Male
  • SARS-CoV-2*
  • Thromboembolism / complications*
  • Thromboembolism / genetics*
  • Thromboembolism / therapy
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • factor V Leiden
  • Factor V