Background: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a pathology characterized by the formation of a blood clot inside the venous system. It comprises either distal vein thrombosis, but also proximal vein thrombosis (i.e. Femoral, Popliteal and Iliacal veins), which leads to a significant increase in complications of the disease, such as pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) and even [...]

Case Presentation: A 58-year old female with history of breast cancer and uterine fibroid, presented to the ED with worsening right leg pain and swelling associated with red skin discoloration and blanching skin. There was no history of fever, dyspnea, coughs, chest pain, hemoptysis, diaphoresis, palpitations, oral contraceptives or tobacco use. She has family history [...]