10-17-2008, 10:32 PM
A 47 year old woman presents to the ED complaining of a swollen left leg. The swelling began two days ago and occasionally causes pain. The patient has a history of breast cancer that is currently being treated with doxorubicin and paclitaxel. She recalls no significant family history. On exam the left leg is edematous below the knee with mild erythema; the right leg is normal. A venous cord is palpated just superior to the medial malleolus. Upon dorsiflexion of the left ankle, the patient winces in pain. Which of the following is a risk factor for the most likely cause of this patient™s symptoms?
A. Female gender
B. Paclitaxel
C. Breast cancer
D. Knee arthritis
E. Age of 47
A. Female gender
B. Paclitaxel
C. Breast cancer
D. Knee arthritis
E. Age of 47