Axillary vein thrombosis

• DOI: 10.4103/0972-4958.113256
• Publication Date: 2024-03-02T13:36:46Z
• Authors: Vishal Yadav; S Joseph; Ali Raza; RaviRaj Jadhav
• Keywords: Axillary vein

We report a case of axillary vein thrombosis in 45-year-old-man, sustained after fall heavy object over the right upper limb. Three days later, diagnosis distal was made. Patient given subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin followed by oral warfarin. His symptoms disappeared 3 months treatment. It is important to be aware this unusual but potentially serious complication, as early and treatment may limit morbidity mortality.