An interesting case report of Association of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss with MTHFR gene mutation and high Anti phospholipid antibodies
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is defined as the loss of three or more first consecutive pregnancies before 20 weeks’ gestation. In most of the cases underlying cause remains unknown. We report an interesting case of a woman with recurrent pregnancy loss associated with heterozygous mutation in the MTHFR gene ,high levels of antiphospholipid antibodies and significantly low vitamin D levels. Keywords: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Antiphospholipid antibodies, MTHFR gene mutation
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. D. Radhika Chowdary, Dr. D. Vennela, Mrs. N. Rohini
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