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Ana Moreira Ferrão1, Pedro Fernandes2, Patrícia Wircker3
1Residente, Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital de Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Portugal.
Abstract:
Deep vein thrombosis in the upper extremities is uncommon, especially in the pediatric population and in the trauma setting. The diagnosis is challenging, due to its rarity, requiring a high degree of suspicion. We describe a rare case of humeral vein thrombosis after a displaced supracondylar fracture of the humerus in a 7-year-old girl. The risk factors for thromboembolism and sequelae are also discussed. The early detection and treatment are mandatory to prevent poor outcomes, such as fatal thromboembolism.
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