ABSTRACT
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) can occur in children, with the potential for severe venous and arterial thrombotic complications (Table 1). Unlike adults, few data exist regarding pediatric HIT. Only 68 children have been reported with HIT between 1990 and 2003, including 12 new cases added in this chapter involving our medical center for diagnosis and/or treatment (Table 2).
