A simple case of upper limb venous thrombosis requiring anticoagulation?

Clin Med (Lond). 2008 Apr;8(2):222-3. doi: 10.7861/clinmedicine.8-2-222.

Abstract

In patients with arm swelling Paget-von Schroetter syndrome (PvSS) should be suspected and multidisciplinary treatment involving radiologists and surgeons considered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use*
  • Arm / blood supply*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis
  • Venous Thrombosis / drug therapy*
  • Warfarin / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Warfarin