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Can small children get pulmonary embolism?
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Uncommon but fatal: It is rare. If it happens in children, it can be very dangerous.
Answered 9/11/2016
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Yes: This is very uncommon. Most children who get a pulmonary embolism have an inherited problem with blood clotting or other serious medical illness. As in adults, it can be fatal.
Answered 9/17/2013
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Yes: Development of pulmonary embolisms depends on many factors. But small children certainly can develop them if they have specific conditions. Please see your child's physician to discuss your specific issues.
Answered 7/7/2020
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