Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens Due To May Thurner Syndrome.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2022
Abstract
May-Thurner syndrome is rarely considered in the differential diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Patients present with a clinical picture suggestive of DVT, and the true diagnosis is not confirmed until CT venography. We present a case of a 71-year-old woman, with risk factors of hypercoagulability, such as an anatomical variant and a 50-pack-year history, who presented with sudden onset swelling and redness of her left leg. Further investigation led to a diagnosis of May-Thurner syndrome. Our case discusses this extrinsic cause of venous stasis and how early diagnosis, and treatment can prevent the progression into Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens.
Volume
1
Issue
4
First Page
39659
Last Page
39659
ISSN
2831-5553
Published In/Presented At
Shah, M., Vayzband, V., Nabi, M., & Chandna, S. (2022). Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens Due To May Thurner Syndrome. The Brown journal of hospital medicine, 1(4), 39659. https://doi.org/10.56305/001c.39659
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
40046799
Department(s)
Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article