title: A case of thrombosis of the superior mesenteric vein occurring in a young woman taking oral contraceptives: full and fast resolution with low molecular weight heparin.
abstract: Mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT) is an unusual site of deep venous thrombosis. Little is known about risk factors of MVT, but available data seem to confirm a pathogenetic role of acquired thrombotic risk factors as well as inherited thrombotic risk factors. However, few cases on the association of MVT with oral contraceptive use have been described. We here report a case of MVT in a woman on oral contraception with fine and complete resolution after a fast diagnosis with abdominal ultrasound imaging and prompt therapy based on low molecular weight heparin.
authors: Internal Medicine, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
authors: Biagio
authors: B
authors: Oliviero
authors: Pierpaolo
authors: P
authors: Di Micco
authors: Giuseppina
authors: G
authors: Guarino
authors: Ilario
authors: I
authors: De Sio
authors: Maristella
authors: M
authors: D'Uva
authors: Sandro
authors: S
authors: Gentile
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008642:Mesenteric Veins; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014859:Warfarin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D044465:White People
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight; D014859:Warfarin