Upper limb deep vein thrombosis due to Langer's axillary arch

Langer's axillary arch is a recognized muscular anomaly characterized by an accessory muscular band crossing the axilla that rarely causes symptoms. We describe a patient who presented with an upper limb deep vein thrombosis caused by this aberrant muscle, which we believe is the first reported...

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Published in:Journal of vascular surgery 2012, Vol.55 (1), p.234-236
Main Authors: Magee, Claire, MB, Jones, Claire, MB, MRCS(Ed), McIntosh, Stuart, FRCS, MB, Harkin, Denis W., FRCS, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Axilla
Biological and medical sciences
Blood. Blood coagulation. Reticuloendothelial system
Constriction, Pathologic
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Muscle, Skeletal - abnormalities
Muscle, Skeletal - surgery
Musculoskeletal Abnormalities - complications
Musculoskeletal Abnormalities - diagnosis
Musculoskeletal Abnormalities - surgery
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Phlebography
Surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Treatment Outcome
Upper Extremity - blood supply
Vascular surgery: aorta, extremities, vena cava. Surgery of the lymphatic vessels
Venous Thrombosis - diagnosis
Venous Thrombosis - etiology
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Summary:Langer's axillary arch is a recognized muscular anomaly characterized by an accessory muscular band crossing the axilla that rarely causes symptoms. We describe a patient who presented with an upper limb deep vein thrombosis caused by this aberrant muscle, which we believe is the first reported case. Axillary surgery with division of the aberrant muscle relieved upper limb venous obstruction in this patient.
ISSN:0741-5214
1097-6809
DOI:10.1016/j.jvs.2011.07.002