Trousseau syndrome

Migratory superficial thrombophlebitis, classically known as Trousseau  syndrome.

Trousseau syndrome is a hypercoagulable disorder that usually presents with unexplained superficial venous s thrombosis at unusual sites (eg, arm, chest area). The syndrome is usually diagnosed prior to (sometimes months to  years before) or at the same time as an occult visceral malignancy.

Trousseau syndrome is usually associated with cancer involving the pancreas (most common), lung, prostate, stomach,  and colon, and acute leukemias.

The tumor likely releases mucins that react with platelets to form platelet—rich microthrombi.

Trousseau syndrome is a hypercoagulability disorder presenting with recurrent and migratory superficial thrombophlebitis at  unusual sites (eg, arm, chest area). It is usually associated with an occult visceral malignancy such as pancreatic (most  common), stomach, lung, or prostate carcinoma