VEXAS syndrome diagnosis starting from ultrasound findings: a case report

Med Ultrason. 2024 Sep 16;26(3):310-312. doi: 10.11152/mu-4384. Epub 2024 May 28.

Abstract

VEXAS syndrome is a recently described condition characterized by systemic inflammation, predisposition to hematologic malignancy and a high rate of venous thrombosis. Here we report the case of an elderly male with erythema nodosumlike lesions, ankle arthralgia, and general symptoms. B-mode and Doppler ultrasound of the subcutis diagnosed superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower limbs, which turned out to be the manifestation of a paucisymptomatic VEXAS syndrome. VEXAS should be considered in any patient who presents with unexplained superficial thrombophlebitis, macrocytic anemia and unexplained systemic inflammation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Syndrome
  • Thrombophlebitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography* / methods
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler / methods