Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Paget-Schroetter syndrome is a rare upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis caused by repetitive mechanical compression of the subclavian vein. A 39-year-old male volleyball coach presented with progressive swelling of the right arm. Imaging revealed subclavian vein thrombosis and a concomitant pulmonary embolism. No thrombophilia or secondary causes were identified. Given the history of repetitive overhead activity, Paget-Schroetter syndrome was diagnosed. Anticoagulation and activity restriction resulted in symptom resolution within three weeks. This case highlights the importance of recognizing activity-related upper extremity thrombosis in otherwise healthy individuals.
Source: Internal Medicine
Authors: Saeko Adachi, Sakiko Honda, Hiroki Fujioka, Takashi Hashimoto, Tatsuya Kawasaki
Institution: Matsushita Memorial Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7167898056