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Thromboembolism in Children with Cancer

Abstract

Thromboembolism (TE) is an uncommon problem in children. However, children with cancer have an increased risk of developing TE. A recent study in children with cancers showed overall 8% prevalence of TE compared to 0.7–1.4 events per 100,000 children in the general pediatric population [1–3]. Thrombosis associated with cancer is a multifactorial condition resulting from interaction of cancer, its therapy, and inherent host factors. Figure 10.1 depicts the proposed interaction of various factors responsible for development of cancer-related thrombosis.

Authors

Athale U; Chan A

Book title

Emergencies in Pediatric Oncology

Pagination

pp. 71-81

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

January 1, 2012

DOI

10.1007/978-1-4614-1174-1_10
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