Tibial exostoses presenting with deep vein thrombosis
EMJ-Emirates Medical Journal. 1999; 17 (1): 35-36
in English
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ABSTRACT
A rare case of tibial exostosis causing deep vein thrombosis is presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by ultrasonognaphy and venography Anticoagulants were given as treatment. The condition should be considered in any healthy young person presenting with lower limb pain. Surgical excision of the exostosis is recommended to avoid recurrence of the vascular problem:
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Popliteal Vein
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Thrombophlebitis
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Tibia
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Bone Neoplasms
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Phlebography
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Exostoses
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Emirates Med. J.
Year:
1999
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