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Spontaneous subclavian vein thrombosis.
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Scottish Medical Journal
|June 1, 1988
Summary
A young man experienced right arm swelling due to deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in his subclavian vein. This rare upper extremity DVT highlights the need for further research into its causes and classification.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) typically affects the lower extremities.
- Upper extremity DVT is an uncommon condition with a reported incidence of 1-2% of all venous occlusions.
Observation:
- A young male patient presented with unilateral arm swelling and superficial venous engorgement of the shoulder.
- Bilateral upper limb venography was conducted for diagnostic evaluation.
Findings:
- Venography confirmed the presence of a thrombus within the right subclavian vein.
- The case illustrates a rare instance of upper extremity deep venous thrombosis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the diverse etiologies of upper extremity DVT.
- Further research is needed to establish standardized terminology for classifying upper extremity DVT subgroups.