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Arterial ThrombosisJanuary 27, 2003
2003 JAN 27 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- "Arterial thrombosis is an extremely rare complication in gynecologic oncology with only two cases previously reported in the literature. Presentation, evaluation, and treatment varied considerably in all previous reports of arterial thrombosis associated with any malignancy.
"We report a case of discontinuous arterial thrombosis in the upper extremity of a patient with fallopian tube cancer. Her initial evaluation, done in the acute setting of the thrombosis, revealed multiple thrombophilia abnormalities, including an elevated Factor VIII, and a borderline positive lupus anticoagulant. Follow-up studies over 2 years showed resolution of all coagulation abnormalities, thus indicating no genetic propensity for thrombosis," researchers in the United States report.
"This case highlights the need for appropriate timing of the initial laboratory studies and follow-up so that patients can be managed appropriately." wrote A.E. Green and colleagues, Case Western Reserve University, Department Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Green and colleagues published their study in Gynecologic Oncology (Arterial thrombosis in a gynecologic oncology patient: Evaluation and management. Gynecol Oncol, 2002;87(2):228-230).
The contact person for this report is A.E. Green, Case Western Reserve University, Department OB GYN, University Hospital Cleveland, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA.
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The information in this article comes under the major subject areas of Oncology, Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology and Women's Health. This article was prepared by Clinical Oncology Week editors from staff and other reports.
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