| Deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and the white clot syndrome. | |
MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8857804 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Thromboembolic events such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are very uncommon in the pediatric age group; even more rare is the white clot syndrome. We present the case of a 13-year-old girl who presented with no known risk factors for thromboembolic disease or cardiopulmonary complaints, yet was found to have extensive lower extremity DVT and PE. This patient also suffered the rare but potentially devastating complication of heparin therapy referred to as the white clot syndrome, resulting in amputation of the lower extremity. Greater awareness of both thromboembolic disease in children and the white clot syndrome may lessen the morbidity and mortality associated with these entities. |
Authors:
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S W Melanson; B Silver; M B Heller |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of emergency medicine Volume: 14 ISSN: 0735-6757 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Emerg Med Publication Date: 1996 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-11-13 Completed Date: 1996-11-13 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8309942 Medline TA: Am J Emerg Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 558-60 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Amputation Anticoagulants / adverse effects*, therapeutic use Female Heparin / adverse effects*, therapeutic use Humans Popliteal Artery* Pulmonary Embolism / complications*, drug therapy Syndrome Thrombophlebitis / complications*, drug therapy Thrombosis / chemically induced*, complications, surgery |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anticoagulants; 9005-49-6/Heparin |
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