Deep vein thrombosis associated with pediatric musculoskeletal sepsis.

摘要: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is uncommon in children but can occur given certain circumstances. The authors describe four whom DVT developed association with musculoskeletal sepsis. One child died. Prothrombotic screens were performed on the three surviving children, showing normal hematologic parameters. severity of complicating sepsis emphasized, particularly potential for septic embolic complications. should be considered any sepsis, when a limb severely swollen or there are pulmonary emboli.