Spontaneous arterial thrombosis in children.
Spontaneous peripheral artery thrombosis in children is rare. We present 2 cases, in both of which the diagnosis was delayed. Acute arterial insufficiency should be considered in children who have clinical symptoms of leg pain, pallor, and reduced pulses. Angiography is the gold standard to confirm or exclude the diagnosis.
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Hamilton Civic Hospital Research Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Monagle
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Leaker
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Andrew
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D001241:Aspirin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002648:Child; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014859:Warfarin / Q000008:administration & dosage
D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D014859:Warfarin; D006493:Heparin; D001241:Aspirin