Thrombosis of Digital Arteries Associated with Tamoxifen Use: Case Report

Abstract

Arterial thrombosis in the upper extremity occurs often at the wrist. We report a unique case of thrombosis that involved multiple digital arteries, without radial or ulnar artery involvement, which developed only after using tamoxifen despite chronic occupational blunt percussive hand use. Revascularization was achieved after thrombectomy. Multiple digital arterial thromboses may complicate the use of tamoxifen.

Keywords

catheter - digital artery thrombosis - digital ischemia - tamoxifen - thrombectomy

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