Case Report

Deep Venous Thrombosis in Intravenous Cocaine Abuse Mimicking Septic Arthritis of the Shoulder

Authors: JEFFREY R. LISSE, MD, MARGARET THURMOND-ANDERLE, MD, CHARLES P. DAVIS, PhD, MD

Abstract

SUMMARYWe describe two patients with deep venous thrombosis of the upper extremity who initially were thought to have septic arthritis of the shoulder. These patients had a history of recent intravenous cocaine abuse. The diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis should be considered when a patient with a swollen shoulder has an appropriate history.

This content is limited to qualifying members.

Existing members, please login first

If you have an existing account please login now to access this article or view purchase options.

Purchase only this article ($25)

Create a free account, then purchase this article to download or access it online for 24 hours.

Purchase an SMJ online subscription ($75)

Create a free account, then purchase a subscription to get complete access to all articles for a full year.

Purchase a membership plan (fees vary)

Premium members can access all articles plus recieve many more benefits. View all membership plans and benefit packages.

References