Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: a complication of an indwelling peripherally inserted central venous catheter.

ABSTRACT: We report a case of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)-associated deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Ultrasound images and video of subclavian thrombus are presented. PICC line-associated DVT, particularly in cancer patients is not uncommon. Point-of-care Emergency Department ultrasound can readily diagnose this complication and device removal is not always necessary.

SUBMITTER: Carr PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4377249 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature