Bilateral breast swelling secondary to superior vena cava obstruction and subclavian vein thrombosis / Edema bilateral das mamas secundário a obstrução da veia cava superior e trombose de veia subclávia

Superior vena cava syndrome is defined by a set of signs and symptoms secondary to superior vena cava obstruction caused principally by malignant diseases. The present report describes the case of an unusual clinical manifestation of this syndrome with bilateral breast swelling, and emphasizes the relevance of knowledge on mammographic signs of systemic diseases.

A síndrome da veia cava superior é definida por um conjunto de sinais e sintomas secundários a uma obstrução da veia cava superior, causada principalmente por neoplasias malignas. Este relato de caso demonstra uma manifestação clínica incomum dessa síndrome, o edema bilateral das mamas, e destaca a importância do conhecimento dos sinais mamográficos de doenças sistêmicas.

Trombose venosa subclávio-axilar (Síndrome de Paget-Schroetter) / Subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis (paget-Schroetter syndrome)

A trombose venosa subclávio-axilar é um evento trombótico pouco frequente, relacionado a esforço físico excessivo com o membro superior dominante. Ocorre predominantemente em indivíduos jovens do sexo masculino, e apresenta-se com quadro agudo de trombose venosa profunda, devendo ser lembrada no diagnóstico diferencial de patologias que causam dor e edema em membro superior. O diagnóstico e a terapêutica precoces têm fundamental importância para minimizar a morbidade desta condição

The axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis is an infrequent thrombotic event, related to excessive physical effort with the dominant upper extremity. It happens predominantly in young men and appears as deep vein thrombosis that must be reminded on the differential diagnosis of pathologies that cause pain and swelling in the upper extremity. The early diagnosis and therapy have great importance to minimize the morbidity of this condition

A Case of Bilateral Subclavian Venous Thrombosis Associated with Sternocostoclavicular Hyperostosis / 결핵

Sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis is an uncommon disease, characterized by an inflammatory arthrosteitis of the sternocostoclavicular region. Clinically, it manifests as a painful swelling of the upper anterior chest wall, which is associated with occasional pustulosis palmaris and plantaris. A 48-year-old man had suffered from pain in both shoulders and the upper anterior part of the chest for 6 months. On examination, a venous engorgement in the neck with dilated collateral veins in the upper chest and shoulders was observed. Swelling was noticed in his face, neck and both arms. Radiologically, the clavicles, the sternum and the first ribs were enlarged with complete fusion between them. 99Tc scintigraphy showed increased uptake in the clavicles and the sternum. Selective venography resulted in a bilateral subclavian and brachiocephalic vein occulation, which resulted from a subclavian vein thrombosis. All the above suggested a sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis. He underwent a vascular graft interposition between the right jugular vein and the left innomianate vein (using 8mm ringed Gore-Tex graft) and a resection of the bilateral medial half of clavicle and 1st rib. Here, we present a case on sternoclavicular hyperostosis with subclavian and brachiocephalic vein thrombosis, and report this case study with a review of the appropriate literature.

A Case of Subclavian Vein Obstruction in a Patient with Hemodialysis / 대한신장학회잡지

Subclavian and internal jugular vein catheters are widely employed for temporary hemodialysis access. Placement of subclavian venous catheter has many complications such as pneumothorax and hemothorax, etc. Incidence of subclavian vein obstruction due to thrombosis is probably greater than is commonly appreciated. Subclavian vein obstruction may cause no specific complaints, but thrombosis in the presence of an arteriovenous fistula may produce severe symptoms such as massive edema and pain. This is report of one patient, who developed massive edema of upper extremity and in whom proximal subclavian vein occlusion developed after previous percutaneous dialysis catheter. Right internal jugular vein to axillary vein bypass with 8mm PTFE provided prompt and effective venous outflow, with complete resolution of venous engorgement of the affected limb and preservation of the dialysis fistula.

An Experience of Axillary-Subclavian Vein Thrombosis after Left Subclavian Vein Catheterization in Polycythemia Vera

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the upper extremity has been recently been recognized as being more common than previously reported (probably because of the increasingly frequent use of subclavian venous access). Since the initial descriptions of axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis more than 100 years ago, studies cites a 1.3% to 2.1% incidence of all DVT that occurs in the axillary or subclavian veins. Axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis is commonly associated with significant morbidity. The most serious aspect of morbidity and mortality is pulmonary embolization. Venography or digital subtraction studies are most reliable in allowing detection of thrombosis and Duplex imaging of vein is useful in following the course and assessing the effect of treatment. Early diagnosis and initiation of treatment before thrombus organization are important for successful outcome. Polycythemia vera are at an especially high risk for both thrombotic and hemorrhghic events and postoperative complications. We report a case of axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis after left subclavian vein catheterization in polycythemia vera.

Delayed subclavian - Vein thrombosis Following Nonunion of the Clavicular Fracture: A Case Report / 대한정형외과학회잡지

The possibility that immediate neurovascular injury will follow fracture of the clavicle has been generally known. A case of delayed involvement of the subclavian vein following a nonunion of clavicular fracture is reported emphasizing the proper reduction and union of the clavicle fracture is essential if delayed neurovascular complication are to be avoided or treated.