Mondor’s Disease: A Rare Case of Superficial Thoracic Vein Thrombosis Associated with MRS Bacteremia and Thrombophilia

Abstract

Background: Mondor’s disease is a rare condition (less than 400 cases in literature) characterized by superficial thrombophlebitis of thoracoabdominal veins. It typically presents with pain and a cord-like induration of the chest wall. The pathophysiology of Mondor Disease is incompletely understood. Risk factors: trauma, breast cancer, infectious disease, coagulopathies or idiopathic forms can play a role.