pulmonary tuberculosis: A neglected risk factor for deep venous thrombosis

A case of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limb in the absence of known common risk factors and its link with underlying pulmonary tuberculosis is described in a young female patient. Possible underlying mechanisms and awareness regarding tuberculosis as a risk factor for DVT is also emphas...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of mycobacteriology 2017-04, Vol.6 (2), p.184-186
Hauptverfasser:	Gupta, Abhishek, Dixit, Ramakant
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Deep vein thrombosis Female Humans Leg - blood supply lower limb Pulmonary tuberculosis Risk factors Rivaroxaban Thrombophlebitis Tuberculosis, Pulmonary - complications Tuberculosis, Pulmonary - microbiology Venous Thrombosis - diagnosis Venous Thrombosis - etiology Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limb in the absence of known common risk factors and its link with underlying pulmonary tuberculosis is described in a young female patient. Possible underlying mechanisms and awareness regarding tuberculosis as a risk factor for DVT is also emphasized.
ISSN:	2212-5531 2212-554X
DOI:	10.4103/ijmy.ijmy_49_17