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Introduction: High levels of lipoprotein (a) [Lp (a)] have gained attention as a risk factor for venous thrombosis. Venous thrombosis during pregnancy in women without thrombophilic predisposition is attributed to pregnancy itself. Herein, we report a case of high Lp (a) levels manifesting as recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in different pregnancies.
Case Presentation: A 29-year-old Nepalese woman developed DVT during her first pregnancy. Examination revealed no thrombophilic predisposition. The thrombus resolved with oral anticoagulant medication, which was discontinued after 3 months. During the second pregnancy, prophylactic subcutaneous heparin injections were initiated to prevent venous embolism. Following several days of non-administration of heparin, she experienced left occipital pain, and magnetic resonance venogram showed left CVST. Oral anticoagulants were initiated, and her headache resolved within a few days. Additional blood tests showed abnormally high levels of Lp (a) at 113 mg/dL. Six months later, the CVST was partially recanalized.
Conclusion: If venous thrombosis develops during pregnancy in patients without thrombophilic predisposition, Lp (a) levels should be monitored, and long-term anticoagulant medication may be desirable in those with high Lp (a) levels to prevent recurrence of venous thrombosis.
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