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DUPLEX ASSESSMENT OF DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS AND UPPER LIMB VENOUS DISORDERS
abuse. Arteriovenous malformations are some- times found in the arms and hands, and in some cases can be very extensive, leading to upper limb swelling.
REPORTING
The report should indicate the scan to be normal or abnormal, and, if it is abnormal, the level and extent of the thrombosis should be stated. The
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report should also clearly specify which veins were examined and which were omitted due to technical limitations. This avoids any confusion or assump- tion that veins not mentioned on the report are nor- mal. Other pathologic conditions that may mimic the symptoms of DVT should also be reported. The report of a positive DVT should be brought to the attention of the appropriate medical staff as soon as possible, in order that the appropriate manage- ment can be implemented.