Published January 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

Subclavian and axillary vein thrombosis following radiotherapy for carcinoma of the breast

  • 1. Hammersmith Hospital, London (UK)
  • 2. King Edward Hospital, Windsor (UK)

Description

Two cases are presented of subclavian and axillary vein thrombosis in patients with carcinoma of the breast treated by radiotherapy and at least 2 years of therapy with tamoxifen. We suggest that radiation fibrosis may have been the major aetiological factor but that the treatment with tamoxifen might also have contributed to the venous thromboses. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Clin. Radiol.
Journal Volume
38
Journal Issue
1
Series
Clin. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
95-96
ISSN
0009-9260
CODEN
CLRAA