The Lancet
May 6, 2026, 17:48
A Hidden Mechanical Cause of Recurrent Thrombosis in a Young Athlete – The Lancet
The Lancet shared a post on X about a recent article by Fernando Javier Vazquez, adding:
” ‘Awareness of such rare but treatable conditions can improve outcomes.’
Discover a recent case report exploring an uncommon cause of recurrent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in a young athlete.”
Title: An uncommon cause of recurrent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in a young athlete: an osteochondroma compressing the popliteal vein
Author: Fernando Javier Vazquez
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