[A case of deep vein thrombosis].
The case of a woman admitted to hospital various times because of the onset of a mantle-like oedematous syndrome is reported. Observations revealed a narrowing at the level of the internal jugular and right subclavian veins with total obliteration of the right anonymous vein caused by previous thrombosis induced by intravenous implantation of a pace-maker.
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Istituto di Medicina Interna e Medicina d'Urgenza, Università degli Studi, Catania.
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D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008875:Middle Aged; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology*