Multifocal Arterial Thrombosis during Thalidomide Therapy: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Introduction. Thalidomide has been associated with both venous and arterial thrombotic events. Case Presentation. A 66-years old man during thalidomide therapy for myeloma experienced acute right arm ischemia, emergently treated with thrombectomy and, on postoperative day one left side weakness wit...

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Main Authors: Monica Ferri, Gianluca Faggioli, Francesca Fratesi, Andrea Stella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2009-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/372073