Unilateral breast enlargement secondary to right brachiocephalic vein occlusion

Am J Kidney Dis. 2000 May;35(5):E26. doi: 10.1016/s0272-6386(00)70291-5.

Abstract

We describe a 56-year-old woman who received dialysis through a right jugular catheter and developed a progressive right breast enlargement 1 year after arteriovenous graft shunt construction in the right forearm. Arm edema was not observed. A fistulography showed retrograde long thoracic and lateral thoracic veins flow secondary to a right brachiocephalic vein occlusion. Breast enlargement disappeared completely 2 weeks after a transfemoral balloon angioplasty and stent placement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / complications*
  • Brachiocephalic Veins / diagnostic imaging*
  • Brachiocephalic Veins / pathology
  • Breast Diseases / etiology*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography