title: Axillosubclavian vein thrombosis: case report.
abstract: Deep-vein thrombosis of the upper extremity, that is, axillosubclavian vein thrombosis, is a relatively rare and potentially overlooked diagnosis in the emergency department (ED). It can be the cause of significant morbidity and it may be life-threatening. Reported here is the case of a 23-year-old man who presented to the ED with left upper extremity pain and swelling. Venography confirmed the diagnosis of axillosubclavian vein thrombosis. Hospitalization and treatment with intravenous heparin led to a satisfactory recovery. The clinical presentation, predisposing factors, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of this rare entity are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Leonard
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Forauer
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Petrilli
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Schwartz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001367:Axillary Vein; D015984:Causality; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010690:Phlebography; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants