Multifocal Arterial Thrombosis during Thalidomide Therapy: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Autor: Monica Ferri, Gianluca Faggioli, Francesca Fratesi, Andrea Stella
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2009
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Zdroj: Case Reports in Medicine, Vol 2009 (2009)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1687-9627
1687-9635
DOI: 10.1155/2009/372073
Popis: Introduction. Thalidomide has been associated with both venous and arterial thrombotic events. Case Presentation. A 66-years old man during thalidomide therapy for myeloma experienced acute right arm ischemia, emergently treated with thrombectomy and, on postoperative day one left side weakness with right internal carotid thrombosis. Discussion. Because of the increased risk of arterial thrombosis complication, prophylactic therapy with ASA or anticoagulation during thalidomide administration is mandatory.
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