La enfermedad tromboembólica venosa (ETEV) en edad pediátrica es infrecuente y su clínica variable; se relaciona con al menos un factor de riesgo (vía venosa central, trastornos de la coagulación, traumatismos, cirugía, enfermedades malignas o tratamiento con anticonceptivos orales). Los objetivos del tratamiento son prevenir la embolización y minimizar las complicaciones. Dada la gravedad de las complicaciones de la ETEV, es preciso tener presente esta posibilidad diagnóstica ante un paciente con factores de riesgo. 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.
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