- Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports
- Vol: 4 Issue: 1
- A Life-threatening Complication of Deep Venous Thrombosis; Phlegmesia Cerulea Dolens
A Life-threatening Complication of Deep Venous Thrombosis; Phlegmesia Cerulea Dolens
Authors : Ömer KAYA, Neslihan YÜCEL, Gazi GÜLBAŞ, Hilal ERMİŞ, Ramazan KUTLU
Pages : 41-43
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Publication Date : 2013-01-01
Article Type : Other
Abstract :Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a rare condition caused by complete venous occlusion and often results in tissue necrosis, limb amputation, or death. In this study, a 51 year old female presenting at our emergency department with leg edema, leg pain and cyanosis and was diagnosed with phlegmesia cerulea dolens, which is a life-threatening complication of deep venous thrombosis. Prompt diagnosis and treatment initiation are important to prevent pulmonary emboli, gangrene, amputation, and, ultimately, death.Keywords : Phlegmesia cerulea dolens, tanı, tedavi