[Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis and nephrotic syndrome: favorable outcome with low molecular weight heparin].
BACKGROUND
Nephrotic syndrome is known to be associated with thrombosis but rarely of cerebral vessels.


METHODS
A 3-year old child with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome was hospitalized for drowziness followed by a left hemiparesis. The CTscan showed a superior sagittal sinus thrombosis. The child completely recovered after treatment by low molecular weight heparin (LMWH).


CONCLUSIONS
LMWH could be used for preventing and/or treating thrombosis associated with nephrotic syndrome. Nevertheless, controlled studies are necessary for assessing its efficacy and absence of risk in children.
de Saint-Martin
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Service de pédiatrie l, CHU de Hautepierre, Strasbourg, France.
Terzic
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Christmann
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Knab
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Peter
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Fischbach
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D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017984:Enoxaparin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D012851:Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000925:Anticoagulants; D017984:Enoxaparin