Rare disease discovered after breast augmentation surgery

Eight days after breast augmentation surgery, the 39-year-old woman had pain in the inside of her left arm, and doctors discovered a venous thrombosis.

At Medlatec General Hospital, the patient said that during the breast augmentation surgery, the doctor placed an IV in the left arm near the painful area. Ultrasound of the blood vessels showed blood clots along the inner side of the arm and the front of the forearm, the doctor diagnosed the patient with thrombosis due to complications of the IV.

On June 27, Dr. Dao Danh Vinh, Executive Director of the Center for Diagnostic Imaging, said that this is a rare disease, accounting for 5% of cases of lower limb venous disease and is often found in people who have undergone medical intervention, such as this patient who had an IV line placed for breast augmentation. The patient also has small and lower arm veins than normal, which is a factor that makes them susceptible to thrombosis.

The doctor also warned that with this disease, if the patient continues to receive IVs in the arm, he will continue to have similar blood clots.

Brachial venous thrombosis (upper limb) is a rare disease that causes impaired venous return. Primary thrombosis often has no specific cause and is often seen in the context of systemic hypercoagulability. Secondary thrombosis is a consequence of local or systemic diseases, or complications of medical interventions.

Doctor Nguyen Tri Kien, Cardiology Specialist, said that if upper limb venous thrombosis is not diagnosed and treated promptly, it will cause dangerous complications such as pulmonary embolism.

In cases of superficial thrombosis, most will heal on their own. In cases of deep thrombosis, depending on the case, treatment will be with anti-inflammatory drugs, pain relievers, and anticoagulants. The above patient was treated with medication, and after 5 days the pain symptoms improved.

Doctors recommend that people at high risk of venous thrombosis should seek medical attention immediately if they experience unusual swelling or pain in the arm, such as when using birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy; during pregnancy or postpartum; or if they have limited mobility or prolonged immobility.

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