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Coagulopathy in pediatric SARS-CoV-2 infection manifested as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
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  • Loukia Ioannidou,
  • Athina Dettoraki,
  • Maria Noni,
  • Dimitra Koukou,
  • Evanthia Botsa,
  • Athanasios Michos,
  • Vana Spoulou,
  • Helen Pergantou,
  • Christina Kanaka-Gantenbein
Loukia Ioannidou
Agia Sofia Children's Hospital

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Athina Dettoraki
Agia Sofia Children's Hospital
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Maria Noni
Agia Sofia Children's Hospital
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Dimitra Koukou
Agia Sofia Children's Hospital
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Evanthia Botsa
Agia Sofia Children's Hospital
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Athanasios Michos
Agia Sofia Children's Hospital
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Vana Spoulou
Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital
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Helen Pergantou
Agia Sofia Children's Hospital
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Christina Kanaka-Gantenbein
Agia Sofia Children's Hospital
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Abstract

Thrombotic complications of SARS-CoV-2 have been increasingly recognized as an important component of COVID-19 in adults; however, they have been less evident in children. We report a case of a teenager with positive SARS‐CoV‐2 RT–PCR and underlying prothrombotic risk factors, including aromatase inhibitor therapy, who developed deep vein thrombosis resulting in pulmonary embolism. Laboratory tests revealed deranged coagulation parameters (high D-dimers and Factor VIII and low antithrombin). The patient required intensive care and was managed with anticoagulants, dexamethasone and antithrombin concentrate. Clinical condition and hemostatic profile gradually improved. A review of the available literature for similar cases is presented.