Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

CASE REPORT
Year
: 2016  |  Volume : 9  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 98--100

Human immunodeficiency virus-associated deep vein thrombosis


Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Duraikannan Premnath, Keshri Singh Yadav 
 Department of Medicine, SN Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Keshri Singh Yadav
27/80/3F Ashok Nagar, Near Home Guard Office, Agra 282002, Uttar Pradesh
India

Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been reported to occur 2-10 times more common in human immunodeficiency virus-infected individuals than in the general population. We are reporting a case of DVT of right lower limb who was on highly active antiretroviral therapy. The patient did not have any acquired risk factors of DVT. The patient responded well to anticoagulation therapy.



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Singh AK, Premnath D, Yadav KS. Human immunodeficiency virus-associated deep vein thrombosis .Med J DY Patil Univ 2016;9:98-100


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 Introduction



Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is one of the recognized risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Venous thrombo embolism (VTE) has been reported 2-10 times more common in HIV-infected individuals than non HIV-infected individuals. [1] DVT in HIV-infected patients often occur in the absence of thrombogenic factors like advanced age, prolonged immobility, pelvic trauma or surgery, pregnancy, smoking and oral contraceptive therapy, and family history of DVT. [1],[2],[3]

The mechanisms of HIV-associated VTE include protein C and S deficiency, elevated factor VIII levels, low antithrombin levels, and increased homocysteine level, all induced by the viral antigen. [3]

 Case Report



A 35-year-old male patient was diagnosed as having HIV Infection for 4 years. Since then he has been on antiretroviral therapy (ART) (zidovudine, lamivudine, efavirenz). He was admitted with complaints of painful progressive swelling of right lower limb for last 7 days. This swelling started from leg and progressed up to thigh. The pain was moderately severe that was aggravated by exertion and relieved on rest. There was no history of trauma to limbs, prolonged immobilization, recent surgery, and smoking. He was not known case of hypertension and diabetes.

Physical examination revealed pulse rate of 90/minute and blood pressure of 130/86 mmHg. The right lower limb shows edema from foot to thigh and differential warmth as compared to left lower limb. There was no tenderness. The peripheral pulses of right lower limb were weaker than the contralateral pulses. Other systemic examination revealed normal findings.

Doppler of the lower limb showed-DVT involving right posterior tibial vein, popliteal vein, femoral vein, external iliac vein, and common iliac vein [Figure 1] and [Figure 2].{Figure 1}{Figure 2}

His blood counts, (Hb = 10.4 mg/dl, total leukocytic count = 7800/mm 3 , differential leukocytic count = P 78, L 22 M 2 , platelet count = 1.8 lac/mm 3 ), fasting blood sugar (108 mg/dl), lipidprofile (total cholesterol = 168 mg/dl, triglyceride = 130 mg/dl, low-density lipoprotein [LDL] = 80 mg/dl, very LDL = 48 mg/dl, high-density lipoprotein = 42 mg/dl) liver function test (serum bilirubin) (total = 1.2 mg/dl, direct = 0.8 mg/dl, indirect = 0.4 mg/dl), serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase = 23 IU/L serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase = 39 IU/L, serum protein (total = 5.8 g/dl, serum albumin = 3.1 g/dl, serum globulin = 2.7 g/dl) kidney function test (serum creatinine = 0.9 mg/dl, blood urea nitrogen = 32 mg/dl), urine (albumin = nil, sugar = nil, microscopic examination-pus cells 1-3/hpf, epithelial cells 2-4/hpf) were all within normal limits. His clotting profile was normal with INR = 1.1. His CD4 + count was 106/μl.

He was treated with subcutaneous injection of enoxaparin 40 mg twice daily, tablet* warfarin 5 mg daily. His right lower limb was elevated. The enoxaparin injection was given for 7 days, and anticoagulation therapy was continued with warfarin tablet 5 mg daily and aspirin tablet 75 mg daily. He remained admitted for 15 days. At the times of discharge, his right lower limb swelling reduced significantly, and the patient was discharged on warfarin and aspirin.

 Discussion



Deep vein thrombosis is approximately 10 times more common in HIV/AIDS patients than in the general population. [4] ART has prolonged the life expectancy of HIV patients. Increased survival has been associated with increased prevalence of non-AIDS-related conditions like cardiovascular diseases which is now a major cause of mortality and morbidity in HIV patients. [4] HIV infection has been known as prothrombotic state, and that association has been proven by many studies. [1],[2],[3],[4] There are several factors that are associated with DVT in patients with HIV infection. These factors can be divided into three categories; a hypercoagulable state, endothelial dysfunction and due to therapy. [4] In our patient, the last two categories may apply.

The incidence of VTE is more in patients with low CD4 + counts, [5] this might have been the causative factor in our patient. Another study concluded that higher viral load and low CD4 + count had been associated with higher frequency of thrombosis. [6] The presence of opportunistic infection such as Mycobacterium intracellulare, Cytomegalovirus, and Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia appears to be additional risk factor for thrombosis, [6] although our reported case did not appear to have any above-mentioned infections.

Highly active ART and particularly the use of protease inhibitor (PI) have been associated with thrombosis. [7] Current data show association of PI with lipodystrophy, and HIV patients with fat redistribution might be having altered coagulation profile such as increased fibrinogen, D-dimer, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, and protein S deficiency. [7],[8],[9],[10]

The management of VTE in HIV-infected individuals is same as in non-HIV-infected individuals.

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