Paget-Schroetter Syndrome for Primary Care Physicians: An Updated Review of Gender Differences in Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Management

Paget-Schroetter syndrome is a rare, though serious, cause of upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) often seen in a physically active younger patient population seen in the primary care setting. Significant morbidity occurs if not recognized and treated expeditiously. The literature commonly states that younger males are at highest risk. This review presents current approaches to diagnosis and management of this often misdiagnosed syndrome, with special emphasis on under represented risk factors in women.