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Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a common vascular condition with recognized risk factors such as immobility, trauma, and hypercoagulable states. However, in patients without identifiable causes, the possibility of an underlying malignancy should be strongly considered. We report the case of a 50-year-old non-smoker male who presented with lower limb swelling secondary to extensive DVT and was incidentally diagnosed with pleural adenocarcinoma following evaluation of a right-sided pleural effusion. This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for occult malignancy in patients with unprovoked DVT to enable early diagnosis and timely management.
Keywords: Adenocarcinoma, Pleural Neoplasms, Venous Thrombosis.
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