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Medicina (Buenos Aires)

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LLERENA, Sofía et al. Phlegmasia cerulea dolens. Treatment with systemic fibrinolysis. Medicina (B. Aires) [online]. 2021, vol.81, n.3, pp.454-457. ISSN 0025-7680.

Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (FCD) is a rare complication of deep vein thrombosis. Its cause is unknown. The main predisposing factors for the disease are neoformative processes, hypercoagulable states, congestive heart failure, pregnancy, prolonged immobilization, and surgeries on the affected limb. FCD is characterized by massive edema, severe pain, and cyanosis. The diagnosis is clinical. It is associated in most cases with pulmonary embolism and can lead to loss of the compromised limb if not treated in time. So far there is no consensus on its treatment. In clinical practice the use of anticoagulation with heparin, local thrombolysis, systemic fibrinolysis, surgical thrombectomy, fasciotomy, and inferior vena cava filter are described. In irreversible cases amputation is required. We present the case of a patient with FCD, the treatment performed and the evolution.

Palabras clave : Deep vein thrombosis; Phlegmasia cerulea dolens; Thrombolysis; Surgical thrombectomy; Venous gangrene; Anticoagulation.

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