Severe thrombosis during oestrogen treatment for tall stature

Eur J Pediatr. 1990 Mar;149(6):389-90. doi: 10.1007/BF02009654.

Abstract

This case report illustrates that the risk of thromboembolism in the treatment of tall girls with high dose oestrogens is not negligible.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Body Height / drug effects*
  • Child
  • Estrogens / administration & dosage
  • Estrogens / adverse effects*
  • Estrogens / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Thrombophlebitis / chemically induced*
  • Thrombophlebitis / therapy

Substances

  • Estrogens