title: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in a child.
abstract: We describe a case of thrombocytopenia and deep venous thrombosis in a boy who received heparin to maintain patency of a central venous catheter. Measurement of the release of serotonin labeled with carbon 14 confirmed the presence of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Children receiving heparin therapy should be monitored for the possibility of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Potter
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Gill
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: McFarland
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000276:immunology; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000295:instrumentation; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007518:Isoantibodies / Q000032:analysis; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D010976:Platelet Count / Q000187:drug effects; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000139:chemically induced; D014261:Tricuspid Valve / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D007518:Isoantibodies; D006493:Heparin