Comprehensive hypercoagulable state testing is indicated in patients with a first idiopathic deep venous thrombosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 45-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of right leg swelling and pain. He is diagnosed with an acute right common femoral vein thrombosis. He takes no medications, has an unremarkable medical history, no recent trauma or surgery, no recent travel, and no known cancer. Performance of a comprehensive hypercoagulable state panel is contemplated.
Medical subject headings
- Blood Coagulation Disorders
- Femoral Vein
- Venous Thrombosis