Venous Thrombosis and Cancer: What Would Dr. Trousseau Teach Today?

In their systematic review, van Es and colleagues conclude that although extensive screening of patients with unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE) may detect more cancer than a limited approach, whether that translates into improved patient outcomes remains unclear. The editorialists discuss the results of the review in light of the historical context of Trousseau's observations about VTE and cancer 150 years ago.

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