Paget–Schroetter syndrome occurring in the nondominant hand

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Paget‐Schroetter syndrome is the primary thrombotic event associated with venous thoracic outlet syndrome. It needs to be suspected when encountering localized brachial swelling and a dilated vein in patients with a history of upper limb exercise.

Keywords

• deep vein thrombosis
• Paget–Schroetter syndrome
• venous thoracic outlet syndrome