Iron Deficiency Anemia as a Potential Risk Factor for Unprovoked DVT in Young Patients: A Case Series

Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition due to the occurrence of pulmonary embolism (PEs) in the acute phase. DVT can be provoked or unprovoked. Provoked DVT can be associated with transient or persistent causes. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) with reactive thrombocytosis can act as a prothrombotic condition. We present two case reports of lower limb DVT which was associated with moderate anemia. Association between IDA and thrombosis has been reviewed.