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Venous thrombosis in unusual sites: A practical review for the hematologist
Author(s) -
Shatzel Joseph J.,
O'Donnell Matthew,
Olson Sven R.,
Kearney Matthew R.,
Daughety Molly M.,
Hum Justine,
Nguyen Khanh P.,
DeLoughery Thomas G.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
european journal of haematology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 84
eISSN - 1600-0609
pISSN - 0902-4441
DOI - 10.1111/ejh.13177
Subject(s) - hematologist , medicine , thrombosis , intensive care medicine , venous thrombosis , pathophysiology , portal vein thrombosis , hematology , surgery , disease
Thrombosis of unusual venous sites encompasses a large part of consultative hematology and is encountered routinely by practicing hematologists. Contrary to the more commonly encountered lower extremity venous thrombosis and common cardiovascular disorders, the various thromboses outlined in this review have unique presentations, pathophysiology, workup, and treatments that all hematologists should be aware of. This review attempts to outline the most up to date literature on cerebral, retinal, upper extremity, hepatic, portal, splenic, mesenteric, and renal vein thrombosis, focusing on the incidence, pathophysiology, provoking factors, and current recommended treatments for each type of unusual thrombosis to provide a useful and practical review for the hematologist.