TY - JOUR
T1 - Axillosubclavian vein thrombosis
T2 - Case report
AU - Leonard, Ralph B.
AU - Forauer, Andrew R.
AU - Petrilli, Robert
AU - Schwartz, Earl
PY - 1991
Y1 - 1991
N2 - Deep-vein thrombosis of the upper extremity, that is, axillosubdavian vein thrombosis, is a relatively rare and potentially overlooked diagnosis in the emergency department (ED). It can be the cause of significant morbidity and it may be life-threatening. Reported here is the case of a 23-year-old man who presented to the ED with left upper extremity pain and swelling. Venography confirmed the diagnosis of ax1Hosubclavian vein thrombosis. Hospitalization and treatment with intravenous heparin led to a satisfactory recovery. The clinical presentation, predisposing factors, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of this rare entity are discussed.
AB - Deep-vein thrombosis of the upper extremity, that is, axillosubdavian vein thrombosis, is a relatively rare and potentially overlooked diagnosis in the emergency department (ED). It can be the cause of significant morbidity and it may be life-threatening. Reported here is the case of a 23-year-old man who presented to the ED with left upper extremity pain and swelling. Venography confirmed the diagnosis of ax1Hosubclavian vein thrombosis. Hospitalization and treatment with intravenous heparin led to a satisfactory recovery. The clinical presentation, predisposing factors, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of this rare entity are discussed.
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U2 - 10.1016/0736-4679(91)90526-L
DO - 10.1016/0736-4679(91)90526-L
M3 - Article
C2 - 2045643
AN - SCOPUS:0025872628
SN - 0736-4679
VL - 9
SP - 19
EP - 22
JO - Journal of Emergency Medicine
JF - Journal of Emergency Medicine
IS - 1-2
ER -