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ArticleCureus2025

Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens: A Rare Vascular Emergency.

Lucas N Canaan, Daniel Whitson, Deepak Dev Vivekanandan, Nizar Hariri

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Lucas N CanaanSurgery, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainsville, Gainesville, USA.
Daniel WhitsonSurgery, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainsville, Gainesville, USA.
Deepak Dev VivekanandanSurgery, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainsville, Gainesville, USA.
Nizar HaririVascular Surgery, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainsville, Gainesville, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) is a rare condition characterized by near-complete to total occlusion of an extremity, leading to discoloration, cyanosis, and pain caused by venous thromboembolism (VTE). The inciting events leading to VTE formation can vary widely and may include factors such as trauma or malignancy. In many cases, the underlying thrombus can be managed with anticoagulation. However, surgical intervention is required in certain situations, such as this patient. Prompt action is essential regardless of the treatment modality, as the underlying disease process can significantly threaten the affected limb. This pathology is associated with a high rate of amputation and mortality. This case report discusses a 69-year-old female with a thrombus affecting the common iliac, external iliac, femoral, popliteal, and tibial veins, resulting in PCD. It emphasizes the importance of urgent intervention and treatment and the severe consequences of this disease process.

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amputationdeep vein thrombosis (dvt)heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (hit)phlegmasia cerulea dolensthrombectomy

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PMID39974215
PMCPMC11835618

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