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Acute brachial artery occlusion following cisplatin-based chemotherapy: case report

20241 citationOpen accessDebre Tabor University

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.

Research topics

  • Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation
  • Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
  • Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases

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DOI: 10.1177/2050313x241269594

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