Vnitr Lek 2001, 47(2):115-116

[Thrombosis of the upper extremity in a female patient with protein C deficiency].

J Chlumský
Interni klinika FN, Praha-Motol.

The case-record describes a 23-year-old female patient hospitalized on account of phlebothrombosis of the right upper extremity, associated with protein C deficiency and the use of hormonal contraception. The patient was treated with heparin and subsequently warfarin treatment. During the check-up examination by duplex sonography one month after discharge the thrombus was fully recanalized. The authors discuss the causes, diagnosis and treatment of thromboses of the upper extremities.

Keywords: Adult; Arm, blood supply, ; Female; Humans; Protein C Deficiency, complications, ; Thrombosis, diagnosis,

Published: February 1, 2001  Show citation

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Chlumský J. [Thrombosis of the upper extremity in a female patient with protein C deficiency]. Vnitr Lek. 2001;47(2):115-116.
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