Abstract
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a rare form of deep vein thrombosis. A patient with recurrent episodes of such thrombosis caused by protein C deficiency who developed phlegmasia cerulea dolens is reported. Limb perfusion with urokinase successfully restored venous outflow after unsuccessful attempts at thrombectomy.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Angiography
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Catheterization
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Female
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Heparin / administration & dosage
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Humans
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Infusions, Intra-Arterial
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Protein C Deficiency*
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Thrombectomy*
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Thrombolytic Therapy*
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Thrombophlebitis / blood
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Thrombophlebitis / diagnostic imaging
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Thrombophlebitis / surgery*
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Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator / administration & dosage*
Substances
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Heparin
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Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator