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Compound heterozygosity with methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T and A1298C mutations likely causing recurrent thrombotic events in a middle-aged man: a case report

Viswanathan Pandurangan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12771/emj.2025.00941 [Epub ahead of print]
Published online: March 13, 2026
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India
Corresponding author:  Viswanathan Pandurangan,
Email: viswa.smc@gmail.com
Received: 16 October 2025   • Revised: 1 February 2026   • Accepted: 2 March 2026
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Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene mutations, particularly homozygous mutations, have been associated with a higher incidence of venous thrombosis, coronary heart disease, and obstetric complications. We report the case of a 41-year-old man who presented with multiple vascular thrombotic events over a period of 4–5 years, including deep vein thrombosis with pulmonary thromboembolism, cavernous venous thrombosis, and posterior circulation stroke. The patient was found to have elevated serum homocysteine levels and subsequently underwent genetic testing for MTHFR mutations after other potential prothrombotic conditions were excluded. This case is notable because compound heterozygous mutations of the MTHFR gene (C677T and A1298C) were identified in association with recurrent vascular thrombotic events. Management focused on long-term anticoagulation and supplementation with vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folic acid.

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