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Postgraduate Medical Journal 2001;77:606; doi:10.1136/pmj.77.911.606
Copyright © 2001 The Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine.
Postgrad Med J 2001;77:606 ( September )

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A case of venous thrombosis

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Q1: What abnormalities are shown on this venogram (fig 1)?

Figure 1 (see p 599) shows occlusion of the cephalic vein, with no filling of the left axillary or subclavian veins. There is extensive collateral formation. Although no thrombus is demonstrated, it was thought that this was likely to exist more centrally.

Q2: Figure 2 is from the thoracic computed tomography performed with contrast via the right arm. What abnormalities can be seen on this view?

Figure 2 (see p 599) shows that the superior vena cava is patent, and that there was no abnormality or mass in the mediastinum. There are multiple chest wall and axillary collaterals on both sides, suggesting bilateral axillary vein occlusion.

Q3: Look at fig 3. What is the diagnosis?

Figure 3 (see p 599) shows an ill defined mass in the body of the pancreas, extending around the coeliac axis. The most likely diagnosis is pancreatic cancer. This was . . . [Full text of this article]
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