"Effort thrombosis" of the subclavian vein associated with oral contraceptives.
We report a case of "effort thrombosis" of the subclavian vein in a 33-year-old woman with several thrombotic risk factors, including the use of oral contraceptives. The signs and symptoms associated with this syndrome, as well as concepts concerning diagnostic techniques and management, are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008656:Mestranol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009640:Norethindrone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011859:Radiography; D012907:Smoking; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic; D004338:Drug Combinations; C014715:Norinyl; D008656:Mestranol; D009640:Norethindrone