Case Report

A Rare Case of Deep Vein Thrombosis: Paget-Schroetter Syndrome

Volume: 4 Number: 3 December 25, 2025
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A Rare Case of Deep Vein Thrombosis: Paget-Schroetter Syndrome

Abstract

Paget-Schroetter syndrome is a rare form of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT), accounting for approximately 0.5%–1% of all DVT cases, and typically caused by repetitive upper extremity activities. It is also referred to as the axillary-subclavian vein effort thrombosis and generally results from chronic compression of the subclavian vein at the thoracic outlet level. We report the case of a 23-year-old man who developed pain and swelling in the right shoulder and upper extremity following weightlifting. No risk factors such as trauma, smoking, venous catheterization, malignancy, hematologic disorder, or chronic disease were present. Venous Doppler ultrasonography revealed an acute thrombus in the subclavian vein, whereas computed tomographic angiography showed no arterial involvement. The patient’s symptoms improved following early anticoagulant therapy.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Cardiovascular Surgery

Journal Section

Case Report

Early Pub Date

December 15, 2025

Publication Date

December 25, 2025

Submission Date

November 3, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 11, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 4 Number: 3

AMA
1.Çelik M. A Rare Case of Deep Vein Thrombosis: Paget-Schroetter Syndrome. Trends in Surgical Sciences. 2025;4(3):123-125. doi:10.61745/tss.1816399

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