A large intracardiac thrombus in a child with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome
CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG, vol.23, no.3, pp.440-442, 2013 (SCI-Expanded)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 23 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.1017/s1047951112000923
- Journal Name: CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.440-442
- Keywords: Thromboembolism, children, nephrotic syndrome, THROMBOEMBOLIC COMPLICATIONS
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Intracardiac thrombus is a rare complication of nephrotic syndrome in children, and only a few cases have been reported. We report the case of a 3.5-year-old child diagnosed with Henoch-Schonlein Purpura and steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome for 2 months. The patient had massive oedema but no cardiovascular instability. Echocardiography displayed a large thrombus within the right atrium and the patient was successfully managed with enoxoparine.