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ArticleCureus2021

Thrombosis and Anticoagulant Therapy Among Pediatric Cancer Patients: Real-Life Data.

Hasan Hashem, Momen Zeineddin, Rayan Bater, Nisreen Amayiri, Wiam Al Qasem, Bilasan Hammo, Iyad Sultan, Rama AlMasri, Hikmat Abdel-Razeq

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Article in Cureus, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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9 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Hasan HashemDepartment of Pediatrics, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JOR.
Momen ZeineddinDepartment of Pediatrics, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JOR.
Rayan BaterDepartment of Internal Medicine, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JOR.
Nisreen AmayiriDepartment of Pediatrics, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JOR.
Wiam Al QasemDepartment of Pharmacy, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JOR.
Bilasan HammoDepartment of Pediatrics, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JOR.
Iyad SultanDepartment of Pediatrics, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JOR.
Rama AlMasriDepartment of Internal Medicine, Istishari Hospital, Amman, JOR.
Hikmat Abdel-RazeqDepartment of Internal Medicine, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JOR.
King Hussein Cancer Center · JOJordan Hospital · JOUniversity of Jordan · JO

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundVenous thromboembolism (VTE) in children is relatively rare, and more so among those with cancer. In this study, we report the characteristics and outcomes of children with cancer-associated thrombosis.

methodsWe reviewed institutional databases for all children with cancer and a diagnosis of VTE at King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan. Variables reviewed are patients' clinical characteristics, treatment for cancer, and anticoagulation therapy.

resultsBetween January 2011 and December 2018, a total of 45 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria, and the median age was 10.4 (0.8-17.9) years. The most common underlying diagnosis was acute lymphoblastic leukemia (n = 13, 29%). At the time of VTE, 29 (64.4%) patients were receiving chemotherapy, and eight (17.8%) had a central venous catheter (CVC). The majority of patients (n = 37, 82%) developed VTE within 30 days of hospitalization. Thrombosis mostly involved the extremities (n = 23, 51%) and sagittal vein (n = 12, 26.7%). All patients were treated with low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), complicated by bleeding in three (6.6%) patients.

conclusionIn contrast to adults, VTE in pediatric cancer patients is more associated with chemotherapy and recent hospitalization. LMWH is a safe and effective therapy for children with cancer who develop VTE.

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anticoagulationcancerpediatrics thrombosisthromboprophylaxisvenous thromboembolism

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