[Pregnancy outcomes in a patient-heterozygous carrier of R506Q mutation of factor V (Leiden)].

The aim was to review currently available evidence on the association between thrombophilia and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Maternal thrombophilia has recently been identified as a major cause of thromboembolism, placental thrombosis and adverse pregnancy outcome including severe preeclampsia, placental abruption, intrauterine growth retardation, recurrent pregnancy loss, and stillbirth. The relatively high prevalence of thrombophilia defects in the general population and the association with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes have prompted obstetricians to focus their interest on this area.