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Ammir Abuzahra: A Case Report of Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis Presenting as Cellulitis
Jun 30, 2026, 15:38

Ammir Abuzahra: A Case Report of Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis Presenting as Cellulitis

Ammir Abuzahra, Clinical Research Assistant, shared on LinkedIn about a recent article he and his colleagues co-authored, published in Research Connections, adding:

“New publication alert

I’m pleased to share that our case report, ‘Spontaneous Extensive Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis in a Healthy Young Adult Mimicking Cellulitis: A Diagnostic Challenge,’has been published in Research Connections (Oxford University Press).

The report highlights the diagnostic challenge of an uncommon presentation of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis in a healthy young adult that initially mimicked cellulitis, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a broad differential diagnosis and the value of early vascular imaging in atypical cases.

This publication reflects the importance of careful clinical reasoning and collaboration in improving patient care and sharing valuable learning points with the medical community.

I would like to thank my co-authors for their valuable contributions and teamwork throughout this project.”

Title: Spontaneous extensive upper extremity deep vein thrombosis in a healthy young adult mimicking cellulitis: a diagnostic challenge

Authors: Ammir Abuzahra, Mohammad Rabaee, Raghad Alshaneh, Sondos Qasqas

Ammir Abuzahra: A Case Report of Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis Presenting as Cellulitis

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