Paget-Schroetter Syndrome: A Rare Case of Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis in a Young Swimmer.

Authors

Amar Suwal, Dept of Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital-Tower Health, West Reading, PAFollow
Swarup Sharma rijal, Dept of Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital-Tower Health, West Reading, PAFollow
Manish Shrestha, Dept of Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital-Tower Health, West Reading, PAFollow
Salina Munankami
Sijan Basnet, Dept of Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital-Tower Health, West Reading, PAFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2022

Abstract

Paget-Schroetter syndrome (PSS) is a rare form of spontaneous upper extremity deep vein thrombosis associated with vigorous activity of the upper extremities. We present a rare case of a young swimmer who presented with a painful right upper extremity swelling, with compression ultrasound (CUS) revealing extensive venous clots in the basilic, axillary, and subclavian veins. Venous duplex revealed extrinsic compression of the subclavian vein, and catheter-based contrast venography confirmed our diagnosis of PSS. The patient was started on a therapeutic dose of subcutaneous enoxaparin and referred to a higher center for further intervention.

Publication Title

Cureus

Volume

14

Issue

6

First Page

26060

Last Page

26060

Recommended Citation

Suwal, A., rijal, S., Shrestha, M., Munankami, S., & Basnet, S. (2022). Paget-Schroetter Syndrome: A Rare Case of Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis in a Young Swimmer.. Cureus, 14 (6), 26060-26060. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.7759%2Fcureus.26060