Deep Vein Thrombosis of the Upper Extremity

Heil, Jan; Miesbach, Wolfgang; Vogl, Thomas J.; Bechstein, Wolf O.; Reinisch, Alexander

doi:10.3238/arztebl.2017.0244

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“…Most fractures are treated conservatively with good results, but an increasing number has been treated with plates the past decade. Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is a rare condition and accounts for approximately 4-10% of all cases of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) [4][5][6]. UEDVT can be either primary or secondary.…”

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Deep vein thrombosis in the axillary and brachial vein after a midshaft clavicular fracture: A Case Report

2018

Case Report: Unusual Splenic Mass in an Elderly Patient

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Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis is a rare condition and seldom described in orthopeadic literature. We report on a case of axillary and brachial vein thrombosis after a displaced, midshaft clavicular fracture treated conservatively. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) was found 12 days after occuring trauma. Since the condition might be asymptomatic or with nonspecific symptoms it can be difficult to diagnose. A high degree of suspicion must be raised in cases of upper extremity swelling and pain on behalf of trauma or surgery, in order to avoid fatal complications like post-thrombotic syndrome and pulmonary embolism. Essentials: Upper extremity DVT is a rare condition. Asymptomatic or with unspecific symptoms. Rare complication to clavicular fractures. A high degree of suspicion must be raised after upper extremity fracture.

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Deep vein thrombosis in the axillary and brachial vein after a midshaft clavicular fracture: A Case Report

2018

Case Report: Unusual Splenic Mass in an Elderly Patient

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“…As with other forms of thrombosis, the cornerstone of its treatment is the use of anticoagulant therapy to prevent recurrences and other complications including pulmonary embolism . However, given the relatively low frequency of this type of thrombosis, there is a paucity of high‐quality data regarding many aspects of this condition, including diagnosis, prognosis, chronic complications, and, most importantly, treatment (Table ) …”

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Studies in upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: Addressing the knowledge gaps

Lazo‐Langner

2019

Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis

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“…In one autopsy study the point of origin of PE was [109]. Internal jugular vein thrombosis, exempli ied by Lemierre's syndrome is another risk factor for PE [110].…”

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“…(vii) Deep vein thrombosis of atypical location is a rare risk factor for PE. Upper limb DVT is a speci ic example, prevalent in 4%-10% of all patients with DVT [109] (viii) Approximately 0.5% of PE patients have D-dimer levels amounting to < 500 mcg/L (ie the normal reference range) [112].…”

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Atypical manifestations of pulmonary embolism

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2020

Arch Vas Med

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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is an age-related disorder which is potentially fatal, but frequently misdiagnosed. However, the true prevalence of pulmonary embolism is unknown. Inaccurate estimates of PE prevalence might, in part, be attributable to underrecognition of atypical presentations of this disorder. If true prevalence is unknown, the positive predictive values of both typical and atypical symptoms and signs of PE will be unreliable. The negative predictive value of those parameters will, likewise, be unreliable. The aim of this review is to make clinicians more aware of atypical manifestations of PE, thereby increasing the likelihood of correct diagnosis and, hence, ascertainment of the true prevalence of PE. The range of atypical manifestations was explored by a literature search, using MEDLINE from using the search terms atypical, uncommon, unusual, pulmonary embolism, lung embolism, pulmonary thromboembolism.This search revealed atypical presenting features such as non pleuritic retrosternal pain, abdominal pain, atypical breathing patterns, pulmonary oedema, Dressler's syndrome, atypical radiographic manifestations, atypical electrocardiographic features, manifestations associated with oxygen saturation of 95% or more, coexistence of acute myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism, coexistence of thoracic aortic dissection and pulmonary embolism, neurological manifestations other than stroke, paradoxical embolism, acute venous thrombosis of atypical location, and pulmonary embolism with normal D-dimer levels.Atypical manifestations of pulmonary embolism https://www.heighpubs.org/hjvsm 009 https://dx.

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Deep Vein Thrombosis of the Upper Extremity

Abstract: DVT of the upper extremity is becoming increasingly common, though still much less common than DVT of the lower extremity. The treatment of choice is anticoagulation, which is given analogously to that given for DVT of the lower extremity.

Cited by 68 publications

References 56 publications

Deep vein thrombosis in the axillary and brachial vein after a midshaft clavicular fracture: A Case Report

Deep vein thrombosis in the axillary and brachial vein after a midshaft clavicular fracture: A Case Report

Studies in upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: Addressing the knowledge gaps

Atypical manifestations of pulmonary embolism

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