Management of superficial venous thrombosis in unevaluated situations: Cancer, severe renal impairment, pregnancy and post-partum.

Background: Information is lacking as to the management of patients with superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) whose profile has been excluded from trials, such as patients with active cancer, severe renal impairment, or pregnancy.

Objectives: To describe the frequency and management of SVT occurring in these situations.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the frequency, management and evolution of all patients with isolated SVT associated with either active cancer, severe renal impairment, or pregnant or postpartum women, diagnosed in 2 university hospital between January 1st, 2015 and December 31st, 2016.