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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in a child. J Pediatr 1992 Jul;121(1):135-8

Date

07/01/1992

Pubmed ID

1625071

DOI

10.1016/s0022-3476(05)82560-0

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0026777359 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   48 Citations

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.

Author List

Potter C, Gill JC, Scott JP, McFarland JG

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Anastomosis, Surgical
Blood Platelets
Catheterization, Central Venous
Heparin
Humans
Isoantibodies
Leg
Male
Platelet Count
Subclavian Vein
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombophlebitis
Thrombosis
Tricuspid Valve