Fatal cerebral infarctions in diabetic ketoacidosis in a child with previously unknown heterozygosity for factor V Leiden deficiency.

Rosenbloom, Arlan L · J Pediatr · 2004

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

An 11-year-old boy with poorly controlled diabetes had sudden collapse after the development of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis, with fatal cerebral infarctions. He was heterozygous for factor V Leiden deficiency. This case emphasizes the value of cranial imaging after initial resuscitative treatment of neurologic collapse in diabetic ketoacidosis.

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