Sections View Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Annotate Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Supplementary Content + • Thrombophlebitis of the thoracoepigastric vein over breast or upper abdomen• More common in women• Self-limited, often within 3 wks• Little to no risk of thromboembolism +++ Epidemiology + • Occasionally follows radical mastectomy +++ Symptoms and Signs + • Breast pain• Superficial abdominal pain• Localized tender, cord-like structure in subcutaneous tissue of abdomen, thorax, or axilla +++ Rule Out + • Infectious process• Stasis of venous return due to neoplasm + • Physical exam• Occasionally, soft-tissue US; usually not necessary + • Supportive symptomatic treatment only• Warm compresses +++ Surgery +++ Indications + • Only if concern for malignancy +++ Medications + • NSAIDs +++ Prognosis + • Good +++ References ++Bejanga BI. Mondor's disease: analysis of 30 cases. J R Coll Surg Edinb. 1992;37:322. [PubMed: 1282551] Your Access profile is currently affiliated with [InstitutionA] and is in the process of switching affiliations to [InstitutionB]. Please select how you would like to proceed. Keep the current affiliation with [InstitutionA] and continue with the Access profile sign in process Switch affiliation to [InstitutionB] and continue with the Access profile sign in process Get Free Access Through Your Institution Learn how to see if your library subscribes to McGraw Hill Medical products. Subscribe: Institutional or Individual Sign In Error: Incorrect UserName or Password Username Error: Please enter User Name Password Error: Please enter Password Sign in Forgot Password? Forgot Username? Sign in via OpenAthens Sign in via Shibboleth You already have access! Please proceed to your institution's subscription. Create a free profile for additional features.