Nephrotic syndrome complicated with femoral vein catheter ‐related phlegmasia cerulea dolens: A case report

Abstract Nephrotic syndrome is a well‐known risk factor of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Catheter‐related DVT under the setting of nephrotic syndrome may be presented as a more fulminant form, phlegmasia cerulea dolens. Phlegmasia cerulea dolens may lead to severe obstruction of venous drainage of the extremities and presents with compartment syndrome that impairs arterial perfusion. Aggressive management with thrombolysis and/or thrombectomy are considered with simultaneous anticoagulant treatment.

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Source: Hemodialysis International - February 13, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Wen ‐Chun Chen, Shuo‐Ming Ou Tags: Case Report Source Type: research