Upper extremity compartment syndrome in a hemophilic infant

Abstract

Acute compartment syndrome is an important differential diagnosis to consider given the correct predisposing history and clinical presentation. However, spontaneous compartment syndrome in childhood is a rare occurrence. This case illustrates acute compartment syndrome in 32-month-old child admitted to pediatric oncohematology for hemophilia (factor VIII° not detectable).

Keywords

• Acute compartment syndrome
• Fasciotomy of the forearm and hand
• Measurement of intracompartmental pressure