Vol. 16 - Num. 63
Clinical Reviews
Pulmonary thromboembolism: a not so unexpected diagnosis
Jorge Olivares Ortiza, Gonzalo Botija Arcosb, M Rupérez Lucasc, F Cano Doraod
aPediatra. CS Barcelona. Móstoles. Madrid. España.
bSección de Gastroenterología, Hepatología y Nutrición. Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital Universitario Fundación de Alcorcón. Madrid. España.
cUnidad de Pediatría. Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón. Alcorcón. Madrid. España.
dUnidad de Radiología. Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón. Alcorcón. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: J Olivares. E-mail: jorge.olivares@salud.madrid.org
Reference of this article: Olivares Ortiz J, Botija Arcos G, Rupérez Lucas M, Cano Dorao F. Pulmonary thromboembolism: a not so unexpected diagnosis. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria. 2014;16:219-23.
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Abstract
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in childhood is uncommon and clinically variable. It is related to at least one risk factor (central venous catheter, bleeding disorders, trauma, surgery, malignancy or treatment with oral contraceptives). The symptoms of pulmonary embolism are variable and nonspecific. The goals of treatment are to prevent embolization and minimize complications. Due to the severity of VTE complications, we must be aware of this possible diagnosis in a patient with risk factors.
Keywords
● Adolescent ● Oral hormonal contraceptives ● Thromboembolism
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