A 43-year-old member asked:
Can a very large subserosal uterine fibroid cause dvt?
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Dr. Peder Horneranswered
Interventional Radiology 21 years experience
Unlikely, but...: That scenario would be very unusual, but if the fibroid happened to be very large and push on a deep pelvic vein (iliac), it could cause stagnant flow within the vein. Stagnant venous flow is a risk factor for dvt. Diagnosis would be via ultrasound with doppler and/or ct of the pelvis with contrast.
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Dr. John Eidtanswered
Vascular Surgery 42 years experience
Yes: A large uterine fibroid can compress an iliac vein and cause dvt. It is fairly unusual, but certainly possible.
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