title: Spontaneous thrombosis of the ductus arteriosus.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Spontaneous thrombus in the ductus arteriosus (DA) is a rare condition that can be the cause of potentially fatal thromboembolism.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The case of a male newborn with a thrombus in the DA is described. He was treated with anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy. Transthoracic echocardiography documented regression of the thrombus.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The incidence, complications and management of this condition, which may occur in association with a DA aneurysm, are discussed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  An initial medical approach, with anticoagulation and antiplatelet medication, may provide good outcomes, avoiding surgical procedures.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Pediatria, Hospital de Faro, EPE, Faro, Portugal. andgpereira@gmail.com
authors.forename: Andreia Gomes
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Teixeira
authors.forename: Fernando Maymone
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Martins
mesh_terms: D004373:Ductus Arteriosus; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D014463:Ultrasonography