title: [Detection of occult cancer in patients with idiopathic venous thrombosis].
abstract: Idiopathic venous thrombosis (VTE) is frequently associated with underlying malignancy. Thus, it is tempting to search for underlying cancer in these patients. However, extensive screening is cost-intensive and no survival benefit has been demonstrated. Based on a review of the literature, we recommend the performance of a thorough medical history and physical examination in addition to basic biochemical screening and a chest X-ray in patients with idiopathic VTE. Only specific symptoms or findings should lead to a more extensive work-up.
authors.forename: Marianne Ingerslev
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Holt
authors.forename: Søren Tang
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Knudsen
authors.forename: Birthe Søgaard
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Andersen
authors.affiliation: Afdeling for Hjertesygdomme, Aarhus Universitetshospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200 Aarhus. erikgrove@dadlnet.dk.
authors.forename: Erik Lerkevang
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Grove
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology