Thromboembolic events and haematological diseases: a case of stroke as clinical onset of a paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Some haematological diseases are associated to an increased risk of thromboembolic events. We report a case of paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) in which a cerebrovascular event represented the first clinical manifestation of disease. PNH is associated t...

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Main Authors: Viggiano Vito, Castaldo Giampiero, Bonamassa Barbara, Di Micco Pierpaolo, Izzo Tiziana, Granata Gianluca, Picillo Ugo, Castaldo Giuseppe, Niglio Alferio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-11-01
Series:Thrombosis Journal
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Online Access:http://www.thrombosisjournal.com/content/2/1/10