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Thirteen‐year‐old female with an unusual presentation of deep venous thrombosis
Author(s) -
Chatzidaki Virginia,
Richards Michael,
Darling Jonathan C
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02252.x
Subject(s) - medicine , lupus anticoagulant , thrombosis , venous thrombosis , presentation (obstetrics) , antiphospholipid syndrome , anticardiolipin antibodies , deep vein , catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome , vascular disease , surgery , pediatrics
We report a case of a 13‐year‐old female presenting with deep venous thrombosis in her left lower limb. Investigations led by her symptoms and history revealed persistently positive lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin antibodies, indicating the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome. Double‐stranded DNA antibodies were detected positive pointing to the coexistence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Antiphospholipid syndrome‐related vascular occlusive events are causing high morbidity and mortality. Therefore, a high index of suspicion is mandatory for the recognition of children being at risk for primary or recurrent thrombotic complications.