Diagnosing DVT in children involves a combination of clinical evaluation and diagnostic tests:
- Clinical assessment: A thorough history and physical examination to identify risk factors and symptoms. - D-dimer test: Blood test to measure D-dimer levels, elevated in the presence of a clot. - Ultrasound: Doppler ultrasound is the primary imaging modality used to visualize blood flow and identify clots. - MRI or CT scans: In some cases, advanced imaging techniques may be required for better visualization.
