Thrombosis of an aneurysm of the basilic vein upper extremity venous aneurysm.
We present the case of a large venous aneurysm in the upper extremity of a 71-year-old male. The patient presented with acute thrombosis of the aneurysm, which was only diagnosed at operation. Aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon lesion are discussed.
De Waele
J J
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Department of Surgery, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium. jan.dewaele@rug.ac.be
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D000368:Aged; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic; D004550:Elbow / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014680:Veins / Q000473:pathology*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*