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Effort‐Induced Deep Vein Thrombosis of the Right Upper Extremity

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Effort-induced upper extremity deep vein thrombosis constitutes an uncommon presentation. In this report, we discuss a case of a healthy painter with primary effort-induced deep vein thrombosis of the upper limb. Such condition occurs often among young individuals who are exposed to vigorous and repetitive movements of retroversion, hyperabduction, and extension of the arm. Following the elimination of all differential diagnoses and secondary causes of UEDVT, duplex venous ultrasound, which is noninvasive, specific, and cost-effective, is necessary for establishing the diagnosis. Management included early anticoagulation. However, catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) followed by first rib resection (FRR) is by far the most frequently performed therapeutic approach.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.9680

Authors: Siwar Belhaj Salem, Sahira Shrestha, Jayashree Ravikumar, Linh Huynh, Sara S

Institutions: University of Monastir, Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kansas Health Sciences Center

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: $1,730