Floating thrombus in brachiocephalic vein

Case contributed by Vougiouklis Nikos
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Upper extremity swelling after strenuous exercises which subsided after 3 days. She was examined complaining of a lump in the axilla.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

A mobile of mixed echogenicity mass attached to the subclavian vein wall, reaching the level of the brachiocephalic vein.

Case Discussion

US showed distension of the axillary vein and a floating thrombus in the brachiocephalic vein.

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