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Acute Superficial Vein Thrombosis of the Upper Extremity: A Case Report

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Superficial vein thrombosis has traditionally been considered a disease of the lower extremity. Less frequently it can affect the breast, chest wall, penis, or upper extremity. Cases involving upper extremities are usually associated with intravascular access, and the vast majority remain self-limiting. This case report presents a 63-year-old patient who had acute extensive thrombosis of cephalic and basilic venous systems following resection of a desmoid tumor from the flank. This was likely related to intraoperative positioning and resulted in severe symptoms mimicking deep vein thrombosis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Additionally, diagnostic tools available to the hand surgeon that allow prompt diagnosis, management, and prevention are discussed.

Source: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open

DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003322

Authors: Grzegorz J. Kwiecien, Demetrius M. Coombs, Nicholas Sinclair, Brian R. Gastman, Bahar Bassiri Gharb, Antonio Rampazzo

Institution: Cleveland Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Internal Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,195