Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in a child. J Pediatr 1992 Jul;121(1):135-8
Date
07/01/1992Pubmed ID
1625071DOI
10.1016/s0022-3476(05)82560-0Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0026777359 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 48 CitationsAbstract
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.
Author List
Potter C, Gill JC, Scott JP, McFarland JGMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAnastomosis, Surgical
Blood Platelets
Catheterization, Central Venous
Heparin
Humans
Isoantibodies
Leg
Male
Platelet Count
Subclavian Vein
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombophlebitis
Thrombosis
Tricuspid Valve