Deep venous thrombosis of the arm after intravenous immunoglobulin infusion: case report and literature review of intravenous immunoglobulin-related thrombotic complications.
Thrombosis resulting from intravenous immunoglobulin infusion is a relatively unknown complication. We describe a patient who developed deep venous thrombosis of her left arm shortly after intravenous immunoglobulin administration. In addition, we review the thrombotic incidences reported in the literature and the possible association with hepatic veno-occlusive disease after bone marrow transplantation. Measures that can potentially prevent this complication are discussed.
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Division of Hematology and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minn 55905, USA.
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D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006504:Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy
D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous