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A Multicenter MRI Protocol for the Evaluation and Quantification of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Published on: June 2, 2015
Acquired deep venous thrombosis in children
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1985
Summary
This study examines acquired deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in nine children, noting it often affects limbs, pelvis, and abdomen and can be asymptomatic. Infection and long-term catheterization were identified as key predisposing factors.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Thrombosis
- Vascular Medicine
- Child Health
Background:
- Acquired deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition in children.
- Understanding risk factors and presentation is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
- Pediatric DVT cases are less common than in adults, requiring specific clinical considerations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical characteristics of acquired deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in a cohort of nine pediatric patients.
- To identify common predisposing factors associated with DVT in children.
- To evaluate diagnostic methods for pediatric DVT.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series analysis of nine children diagnosed with acquired DVT.
- Review of patient records to identify affected anatomical locations (limbs, pelvis, abdomen).
- Documentation of predisposing factors such as infection and catheterization.
- Assessment of diagnostic procedures, with a focus on phlebography.
Main Results:
- Nine children with acquired DVT were identified, affecting limbs, pelvis, and abdomen.
- Five out of nine cases were asymptomatic, highlighting the challenge of early detection.
- Infection and prolonged catheterization emerged as frequent predisposing factors.
- Phlebography was utilized as the primary and most dependable diagnostic tool.
Conclusions:
- Acquired DVT in children can present asymptomatically and involve extensive venous territories.
- Infection and long-term catheterization are significant risk factors in pediatric DVT.
- Phlebography remains a reliable method for diagnosing DVT in pediatric populations.
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