Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in a child.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a case of thrombocytopenia and deep venous thrombosis in a boy who received heparin to maintain patency of a central venous catheter. Measurement of the release of serotonin labeled with carbon 14 confirmed the presence of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Children receiving heparin therapy should be monitored for the possibility of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Medical subject headings
- Heparin
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thrombophlebitis