Tuberculosis and thromboembolic disease in a pediatric case: causal link or fortuitous association

The development of DVT in children is a rare event. It is usually due to hereditary thrombophilias, central venous catheterization, and surgical interventions, as it can occur as a complication of neoplasia, autoimmune disease, or cardiac malformation. The occurrence of DVT during tuberculosis remains exceptional in children. We report the case of DVT in a 13-year-old boy with bacteriologically confirmed tuberculosis and TB treatment for 10 days. The patient was placed on low molecular weight heparin with relay by the anti vitamin k. Its evolution was marked by clinical improvement and complete resolution of thrombosis.