Deep vein thrombosis associated with osteomyelitis.
Three children developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) along with osteomyelitis of the femur. Although DVT was recognized early, the diagnosis of associated osteomyelitis was delayed due to overlapping clinical signs and the absence of radiological changes in the initial X-rays.
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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005269:Femur; D006801:Humans; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications*; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy