Primary thrombosis of the axillary/subclavian vein.
We have reported a case of primary thrombosis of the axillary/subclavian vein, also known as the Paget-Schroetter syndrome, complicated by pulmonary embolus. It was successfully treated, along with the pulmonary embolus, with streptokinase infusion.
D000293:Adolescent; D001367:Axillary Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications; D011859:Radiography; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013577:Syndrome; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*
D006493:Heparin; D013300:Streptokinase