Abstract
Lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is uncommon in the pediatric population, but it can be associated with severe symptoms and potential long-term morbidity secondary to post-thrombotic syndrome. Inferior vena cava (IVC) atresia can predispose a patient to the development of extremity DVT. There is no clear consensus on optimal management of extensive extremity DVT in pediatric patients, especially in patients with IVC anomalies. We report a case of iliofemoral DVT in a 9-year-old boy with IVC atresia and presumed protein S deficiency that was treated successfully using pharmacomechanical thrombectomy and catheter-directed thrombolysis. He was maintained on long-term anticoagulation and remained symptom free at 6 months' follow-up.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 139-142 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Vascular Medicine (United Kingdom) |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 4 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- inferior vena cava atresia
- pediatric deep venous thrombosis
- percutaneous thrombectomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine