Axillosubclavian vein thrombosis produced by retrosternal thyroid.

Santos, G H; Ghalili, K · Chest · 1990

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Several causes of axillosubclavian vein thrombosis have been described. Trauma to the subclavian vein by pacemaker wires or central venous lines as well as the so-called effort thrombosis have been recognized as frequently diagnosed precipitating factors. A patient is herein presented with thrombosis of the subclavian vein caused by a giant substernal thyroid compressing the innominate vein.

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