Homozygous Factor V Leiden Mutation: Thrombosis Risks and Clinical Management
1. Introduction to Homozygous Factor V Leiden The homozygous Factor V Leiden mutation represents a severe, inherited thrombophilia—a profound genetic predisposition to forming abnormal blood clots. While the heterozygous carrier state is relatively common and often benign, the homozygous condition occurs when an individual inherits two copies of the mutated gene, one from each parent. … Read more