Venous thrombotic emergencies.
Thrombosis is a common complication of cancer, occurring in up to 15% of patients. This article reviews the diagnosis and management of the most common cancer-related thrombotic problem; deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and catheterrelated thrombosis. Rarer entities, such as cerebral vein thrombosis and Budd-Chiari syndrome, are also reviewed.
DeLoughery
Thomas G
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Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, L586, Portland, OR 97201-3098, USA. delought@Ohsu.edu
D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000098:blood supply; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006502:Budd-Chiari Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects; D000075202:Contraindications; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000150:complications; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*
D000925:Anticoagulants