Deep vein thrombosis with tuberculosis: a rate presentation of common disease

Abstract

Tuberculosis remains an infectious disease with high prevalence worldwide. An association between tuberculosis-induced inflammation and hypercoagulable state has been described in the literature. Deep vein thrombosis is a rare complication of the disease, and very few cases are reported worldwide. Furthermore, such manifestation is very rare in the paediatric age group. The paediatrician’s awareness of this phenomenon is important for early diagnosis and prompt treatment. Here, we report two cases of severe pulmonary tuberculosis associated with deep vein thrombosis in the pediatric age group