Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2024
Abstract
Thromboembolism is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in cancer patients. While the link between cancer and venous thrombosis is well known, the recognition of arterial thrombosis as a serious complication of cancer and chemotherapeutic agents is a recent development. One of the chemotherapy agents frequently linked to acute vascular events is cisplatin. We discuss a rare case of cisplatin-related brachial arterial thrombosis in a 50-year-old man who was treated for cholangiocarcinoma with cisplatin and gemcitabine. Although rare, cisplatin-related arterial thrombosis demands careful monitoring, a high index of suspicion, and prompt management to prevent serious complications and mortality.
Recommended Citation
Tafese, Abenezer Melaku; Adela, Amanuel Yegnanew; Kebede, Assefa Getachew; Tegegn, Aklilu Sinte; Asare, Elsabeth Tizazu; and Awol, Munir, "Acute Brachial Artery Occlusion Following Cisplatin-Based Chemotherapy: Case Report" (2024). Student Papers, Posters & Projects. Paper 143.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/student_papers/143
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Language
English
Comments
This article is the author's final published version in SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, Volume 12, January-December 2024.
The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X241269594. Copyright © The Author(s) 2024.