European journal of pediatrics
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Case Reports
Pulmonary thrombo-embolism in nephrotic syndrome treated with tissue plasminogen activator.
We describe the case of a boy with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome and left pulmonary artery thrombo-embolism. clinical presentation initially suggested sepsis and respiratory signs were minor. Treatment with tissue plasminogen activator infused into the pulmonary artery was successful. ⋯ Pulmonary thrombo-embolism should be considered in unwell children with nephrotic syndrome.