Mycoplasma pneumoniae induced popliteal artery thrombosis treated with urokinase. Issue 913 (1st November 2001)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Joo, C U; Kim, J S; Han, Y M
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 77:Issue 913(2001)
• Page Start: 723
• Page End: 724
• Publication Date: 2001-11-01
• Subjects: Mycoplasma pneumoniae -- arterial thrombosis -- urokinase; Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pmj.77.913.723
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : A 5 year old boy with serological and clinical evidence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, which was complicated by popliteal artery thrombosis, is described. Intra-arterial urokinase, in conjunction with medical treatment, resulted in clinical recovery and angiographic resolution of the thrombus. The variety of extrapulmonary complications associated with the M pneumoniae infections continues to broaden. Thrombolytic therapies should be considered when similar clinical circumstances arise.