AI Article Synopsis
- Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCDs) is a rare but serious condition resulting from extensive deep vein thrombosis in the legs, leading to significant health risks.
- It presents with symptoms like intense leg pain, swelling, bluish skin, potential gangrene, and can result in conditions like compartment syndrome and arterial issues.
- A specific case is highlighted involving a long-distance driver who experienced PCDs, which ultimately led to a fatal pulmonary embolism.
Article Abstract
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCDs) is a rare and serious complication of massive deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremities, which has a high mortality rate. It is characterized by the sudden onset of severe leg pain, massive edema, cyanosis, venous gangrene, compartment syndrome and arterial compromise, often followed by pulmonary embolism and death. We report one case of a long distance driver who presented with PCDs, complicated by fatal pulmonary embolism.
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