Incidental versus symptomatic venous thrombosis in cancer: a prospective observational study of 340 consecutive patients

Abstract

A high proportion of venous thrombotic events in cancer patients are diagnosed incidentally during scheduled imaging. Prospective controlled trials evaluating the optimal therapy in this setting are required.

Incidental diagnosis of a deep vein thrombosis in consecutive patients undergoing a computed tomography scan of the abdomen: a retrospective cohort study

“…Likewise, in a prospective observational study, Font et al. [6] reported a similar overall survival between cancer patients with a symptomatic VTE and cancer patients with an incidental VTE. Finally, in a matched cohort study of cancer patients diagnosed with an incidental PE on routine staging scans, O’Connell et al.…”

Lung cancer associated venous thromboembolic disease: A comprehensive review

“…Of these 94 patients, 26 were lung cancer patients. Investigators concluded that IVT is common, especially in patients with advanced age, metastatic disease, and usually involves larger vessels [81]. Despite the frequency of IVT, the impact it has on the patient is not fully understood, and no consensus on treatment has been reached due to the lack of proper studies in this field [82].…”

Incidental venous thromboembolism diagnosed in patients admitted with a first venous thromboembolism: Frequency and clinical significance (an observational study)

“…As suggested by others, incidental VTE may thus be a marker of poor prognosis, independent of other confounders such as age, malignancy and adequacy of anticoagulation [8]. Although controversial [6], incidental VTE in patients with cancer may also reflect a more aggressive course of cancer as suggested previously [10].…”