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Brachiocephalic vein thrombosis

Case contributed by: Dr Bruno Di Muzio

Presentation:

Left sided arm swelling.

Patient Data:

Age: 68

Gender: Female

Race: Caucasian

From the case: Brachiocephalic vein thrombosis

Modality: CT

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C+ portal venous phase

Occlusion with no contrast in the left brachiocephalic vein.

Case Discussion:

Occlusion with no contrast in the left brachiocephalic vein, the left jugular vein and left subclavian vein. It is also observed extensive collateral circulation.

An enlarged lymph nodes are seen in the left cervical chain (masses - not known etiological diagnosis).