# Deep Vein Thrombosis in a 15-Year-Old Previously Restrained Psychiatric Patient: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A 15-year-old psychiatric patient developed deep vein thrombosis, highlighting the risk of somatic complications in immobilized individuals.

## Contribution

This case report emphasizes the under-recognized risk of deep vein thrombosis in psychiatric patients subjected to prolonged immobilization.

## Key findings

- A 15-year-old psychiatric patient was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis of uncertain etiology.
- Risk factors included immobilization, antipsychotic treatment, and obesity.
- The case underscores the importance of monitoring somatic complications in psychiatric care.

## Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which a thrombus forms in one of the deep veins of the body, most often in the legs. It may manifest with pain, swelling, redness, or increased temperature of the limb, potentially leading to fatal complications such as pulmonary embolism. This is a case of a 15-year-old psychiatric patient diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis of the left lower limb of uncertain etiology. The patient presented few risk factors associated with venous thromboembolism disorder such as immobilization, antipsychotic treatment, and obesity. Even though psychiatry deals primarily with the mind of a patient, somatic complications occur very often and should not be underestimated. One of those complications is deep vein thrombosis, which is worth remembering, especially when applying procedures during which patients are immobilized for a long period.