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An adolescent with thigh pain.

Muhammad Waseem1, Muhammad Aslam, Krishan Kumar

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY, USA. waseemm2001@hotmail.com

Pediatric Emergency Care
|November 20, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a rare cause of leg pain in adolescents. This case highlights how a congenital absence of the inferior vena cava can lead to DVT, emphasizing thorough examination for unexplained symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Pediatric Radiology

Background:

  • Musculoskeletal pain is frequent in active adolescents presenting to emergency departments.
  • The differential diagnosis for pediatric lower extremity pain is extensive, encompassing benign to critical conditions.
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is an uncommon etiology of leg pain in the pediatric population.

Observation:

  • An adolescent presented with lower extremity pain and an abdominal mass on examination.
  • Further investigations revealed iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
  • The patient was found to have an absence of the inferior vena cava (IVC).

Findings:

  • Absence of the inferior vena cava (IVC), a rare congenital anomaly, was identified as a potential risk factor for venous thrombosis in this adolescent.
  • The case demonstrates a link between congenital IVC malformation and the development of DVT in a young patient without other apparent risk factors.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the critical importance of comprehensive physical examinations in pediatric patients presenting with nonspecific symptoms.
  • Healthcare providers should consider congenital anomalies of the inferior vena cava (IVC) when encountering venous thrombosis, particularly in children lacking typical risk factors.
  • Review of pertinent literature supports the consideration of IVC anomalies in the diagnostic workup of pediatric DVT.