Question 229 · LEK · Deep vein thrombosis
A 82-year-old man was brought to the ER by his son because of the swollen and painful left leg. The patient was diagnosed with pulmonary cancer 2 months ago. Which is the most probable cause of the swelling and the pain in the leg?
- A. deep vein thrombosis.
- B. peripheral artery disease.
- C. gout.
- D. congestive heart failure.
- E. hypoalbuminemia.
Hint
Malignancy is a strong prothrombotic state; consider what causes a single painful, swollen leg in such a patient.
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