dc.contributor.author |
Thrumurthy, Sri G. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Anuruddha, Abeyratne H.M.P. |
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dc.contributor.author |
De Zoysa, Merrenna I.M. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Samarasekera, D.N. |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2012-03-02T10:01:16Z |
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dc.date.available |
2012-03-02T10:01:16Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2011 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Thrumurthy et al. BMC Surgery 2011, 11:1 |
en_US |
dc.identifier.uri |
http://archive.cmb.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/70130/2093 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Background: Unprovoked superficial thrombophlebitis and subsequent venous thromboembolism are welldescribed
albeit rare presenting features of advanced visceral malignancy that often manifest too late for curative
intervention to be beneficial.
Case Presentation: We present the first reported case of early gastric carcinoma presenting with these
paraneoplastic phenomena in an otherwise healthy farmer. The early presentation allowed for a curative partial
gastrectomy, which itself was complicated by the presence of a deep vein thrombosis extending into the inferior
vena cava. Fortunately, stabilization of the clot allowed for surgery to proceed without the need for a caval filter.
The patient was referred for adjuvant chemotherapy and has since made an excellent recovery.
Conclusions: This case provides new evidence for the presentation of superficial thrombophlebitis in early gastric
carcinoma and the potential for curative surgery in such instances. A high index of suspicion and a prompt
diagnostic workup are essential for timely planning and execution of surgery in these early albeit rare
presentations. |
en_US |
dc.language.iso |
en |
en_US |
dc.title |
Unexpected outcome from Trousseau syndrome |
en_US |
dc.type |
Journal full-text |
en_US |