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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 9(4):p 201-203, October-December 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.9423.6
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Superficial Vein Thrombosis of the Upper Extremity: Not a Benign Entity
Renaldo Pavrey, Farzin Vajifdar, Revathy K
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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 9(4):p 201-203, October-December 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.9423.6
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Vajifdar F, Pavrey R, Revathy K. Superficial Vein Thrombosis of the Upper Extremity: Not a Benign Entity. Indian J Emerg Med. 2023;9(4):201–3.Timeline
Received : April 25, 2023
Accepted : May 31, 2023
Published : June 09, 2023
Abstract
Superficial vein thrombosis receives little medical attention, however it is not an uncommonly encountered presentation. While previously thought to be a completely benign entity, more recent studies have demonstrated that it may be associated with concomitant deep vein thrombosis and thromboembolic complications.1Additionally, superficial vein thrombosis is not always self-limiting, and can be prone to tenacity and recurrence, causing significant incapacitation and impairment of daily functional activities, especially when involving the upper extremities.We present the case of a 31-year-old woman who developed extensive superficial vein thrombosis of the non-dominant upper extremity following a brief period of peripheral intravenous cannulation. Our reasons for highlighting this case are:This presentation is usually undermined, and the thromboembolic complications associated with it are not recognized as a sequelae of this entity.To create awareness about current treatment guidelines in superficial vein thrombosis.
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Vajifdar F, Pavrey R, Revathy K. Superficial Vein Thrombosis of the Upper Extremity: Not a Benign Entity. Indian J Emerg Med. 2023;9(4):201–3.
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| April 25, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | June 09, 2023 |
DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.9423.6
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| Received | April 25, 2023 |
| Accepted | May 31, 2023 |
| Published | June 09, 2023 |
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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
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