Table 2.
Classification of VTE events in pediatric HGG.
| VTE type and location | Cases (n = 63) |
|---|---|
| DVT only | 57 (90.5%) |
| Proximal lower extremity (femoral/iliac vein) | 38 (66.7%) |
| Distal lower extremity (popliteal/tibial vein) | 16 (28.1%) |
| Upper extremity veins | 3 (5.3%) |
| PE | 6 (9.5%) |
| PE with concurrent DVT | 5 (83.3%) |
| Isolated PE (no DVT) | 1 (16.7%) |
VTE, venous thromboembolism; HGG, high grade giloma; DVT, deep vein thrombosis; PE, pulmonary embolism.