Thrombosis of the upper extremity in a female patient with protein C deficiency
Chlumský, J.
Vnitrni Lekarstvi 47(2): 115-116
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-773X PMID: 15635858 Document Number: 539776
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.