Deep venous thrombosis in childhood: a report of two cases

Serap Aykut Aka, Gökçen Orhan, Şahin Şenay, Müge Taşdemir, Erol Kurç

Dr. Siyami Ersek Göğüs Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi Kliniği, İstanbul

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Deep venous thrombosis is very rare in childhood and is mostly associated with an underlying risk factor, the primary risk factor being the venous catheter. Two children were diagnosed as having deep venous thrombosis and were treated successfully with low molecular weight heparin. No underlying risk factor could be determined. Genetic risk factors and malignancies should be inquired at these ages when deep venous thrombosis is encountered. Low molecular weight heparin should be preferred in acute cases and for long-term treatment because of its safety and practical use.

Keywords : Child; heparin/therapeutic use; thrombophlebitis/ therapy

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