title: Thrombosis of an aneurysm of the basilic vein upper extremity venous aneurysm.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium. jan.dewaele@rug.ac.be
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: De Waele
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Calle
authors.forename: F E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Vermassen
mesh_terms: 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*