[Recurrent thrombophlebitis, weakness].

The 46-year-old woman was admitted with an acute inflammatory swelling of the left forearm. During the previous six months the patient had suffered from recurrent thromboses of the superficial veins associated with generalized physical weakness. The gynaecological history was remarkable for hypermenorrhea and metrorrhagia. On examination, the signs of an acute thrombophlebitis with concomitant lymphangitis were observed. In the lower right abdomen there was a palpable tumor. Laboratory findings showed a mild anemia and indices of inflammation. Subsequent procedures (abdominal sonography, gynaecological examination) further substantiated the suspicion of an underlying malignant process. Hysterectomy and histological examination revealed two different carcinomas of the right ovary and of the uterine cave. Already during the uncomplicated postoperative period the thrombophlebitis completely regressed.