Giant right atrial thrombus in premature newborn

J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2014 Apr;37(3):353-5. doi: 10.1007/s11239-013-0936-6.

Abstract

Pediatric guidelines for treatment options of right atrial thrombosis in newborn are quite limited. Herein we present a case with giant atrial thrombosis resulting from umbilical venous catheter and intend to discuss the therapy in the area of current literature on right atrial thrombus in newborn and children.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Heart Atria / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature*
  • Male
  • Mechanical Thrombolysis / methods*
  • Thrombosis / pathology*
  • Thrombosis / therapy*