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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.
Conclusion Pulmonary thrombo-embolism should be considered in unwell children with nephrotic syndrome.
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Received: 6 September 1996 / Accepted: 17 December 1996
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Reid, C., Segal, T. Pulmonary thrombo-embolism in nephrotic syndrome treated with tissue plasminogen activator. Eur J Pediatr 156, 647–649 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004310050684
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s004310050684