title: Venous thrombosis as a side effect of tamoxifen treatment.
abstract: We report what we believe to be an infrequent but noteworthy complication of antiestrogen therapy with tamoxifen. Seven patients developed venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism within 6 months of starting treatment. Guidelines similar to those employed in younger women treated with anovulatory drugs would appear indicated.
mesh_terms: D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000139:chemically induced; D013629:Tamoxifen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D013629:Tamoxifen