title: When deep vein thrombosis occurs in the upper limb.
abstract: Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis is a relatively rare condition which has thus far not attracted much interest in the literature. The differences in its aetiopathology, different diagnostic modalities and the current standard of care are discussed in this article.
authors.affiliation: Medical Student in the University of Manchester, Manchester.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Porteous
authors.affiliation: Consultant Haematologist in the Department of Haematology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester M13 9WL.
authors.forename: Jecko
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thachil
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D054070:Postthrombotic Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011379:Prognosis; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D056824:Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy