title: Thrombophilia screening in asymptomatic children.
abstract: Children with a family history of thrombophilia and/or thrombosis are often referred to pediatric thrombosis centers for evaluation. This article reviews the risks and benefits of thrombophilia testing in this unique population. The article also reviews an approach to testing including a step-wise evaluation and involvement of a genetic counselor.
authors.affiliation: Duke Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, USA. thorn006@mc.duke.edu
authors.forename: Courtney D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Thornburg
authors.forename: Natalia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Dixon
authors.forename: Kristin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Paulyson-Nuñez
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ortel
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D019851:Thrombophilia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral