Abstract
Superficial vein thrombosis receives little medical attention, however it is not an uncommonly encountered presentation. While previously thought to be a completely benign entity, more recent studies have demonstrated that it may be associated with concomitant deep vein thrombosis and thromboembolic complications.1 Additionally, superficial vein thrombosis is not always self-limiting, and can be prone to tenacity and recurrence, causing significant incapacitation and impairment of daily functional activities, especially when involving the upper extremities. We present the case of a 31-year-old woman who developed extensive superficial vein thrombosis of the non-dominant upper extremity following a brief period of peripheral intravenous cannulation. Our reasons for highlighting this case are: 1. This presentation is usually undermined, and the thromboembolic complications associated with it are not recognized as a sequelae of this entity. 2. To create awareness about current treatment guidelines in superficial vein thrombosis.
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