title: Breast cancer presenting as subclavian/axillary deep vein thrombosis and upper limb lymphoedema.
abstract: This case report describes the delayed diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer following initial presentation with a subclavian/axillary deep vein thrombus. The relationship of thrombosis and cancer is discussed and the typical presentation of inflammatory breast cancer described. Understanding  the relationship between thromboembolism and cancer is crucial to support the early diagnosis of breast cancer, which can present insidiously. The literature is reviewed, highlighting the improving prognosis of this rare condition and the current preferred treatment modalities.
authors.affiliation: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. sarah.kruger@rmh.nhs.uk
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Kruger
mesh_terms: D001365:Axilla; D001367:Axillary Vein; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D057210:Delayed Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D059352:Musculoskeletal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*