A case report on 2 unique presentations of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis.
Medicine (Baltimore)
; 97(11): e9944, 2018 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-29538219
ABSTRACT
RATIONALE Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a rare cause of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT). The treatment usually involves catheter directed thrombolysis followed by systemic anticoagulation. Surgical decompression is frequently recommended after anticoagulation for definitive therapy. PATIENT CONCERNS We report two cases of UEDVT secondary to venous TOS with important clinical presentations. DIAGNOSES Venous TOS. INTERVENTIONS:
One patient was initially treated conservatively but had a recurrent UEDVT. The second patient had a residual stump from a prior rib resection that was causing compression on the subclavian vein, resulting in recurrent venous symptoms.OUTCOMES:
Both patients achieved significant improvement in their symptoms at 1 year follow-up. LESSONS UEDVTs can be debilitating, and may limit activities of daily living. Surgical decompression may offer significant improvement in quality of life and symptom relief in such patients.
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Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Síndrome do Desfiladeiro Torácico
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Terapia Trombolítica
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Descompressão Cirúrgica
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Trombose Venosa Profunda de Membros Superiores
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Anticoagulantes
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article