Paget-Schroetter syndrome with bilateral pulmonary emboli
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Paget-Schroetter syndrome with bilateral pulmonary emboli
Paget-Schroetter syndrome, also known as effort thrombosis, is a relatively rare disease process characterized by primary thrombosis to the subclavian and axillary veins. It usually presents in younger individuals, commonly affecting the dominant side upper extremity, and the diagnosis relies on a combination of imaging, laboratory tests, and clinical presentation. Upper extremity deep vein thr...
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Paget-Schroetter syndrome, or 'effort' thrombosis of the axillary-subclavian vein, is an uncommon deep vein thrombosis usually caused by excessive upper limb activity. It may cause post-thrombotic syndrome, leading to significant disability if not treated appropriately. The optimal management for this syndrome is still controversial because the outcomes of different treatment strategies are bas...
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Paget-Schroetter is a rare diagnosis in the general population; however, it is more common in younger, physically active individuals. Clinicians must be familiar with the symptoms, physical examination, and initial imaging and treatment to expedite care and prevent possible life-threatening complications. Urgent referral to a regional specialist may improve the opportunity for thrombolysis to r...
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Paget-Schroetter Syndrome is a primary, effort vein thrombosis of the axillo-subclavian level. It occurs predominantly after repetitive sport movements in the dominant limb in young healthy male individuals. Patients refer with pain, swelling and blue discolouration in the affected upper extremity. We present a 33-years-old woman with primary thrombosis of left subclavian vein, with no history ...
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A case of primary upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) or Paget-Schroetter syndrome is reported. It is effort thrombosis usually affecting young healthy individuals and is a rare condition. Our patient was an elderly male with history of exertion using the left upper limb. He responded to limb elevation and anticoagulation. No other cause for thrombosis was found.
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عنوان ژورنال: Radiology Case Reports
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1930-0433
DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2017.10.006