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