Phlegmasia cerulea dolens: a rare cause of shock

We present a case of extensive bilateral lower extremity deep vein thrombosis associated with an inferior vena cava filter, which rapidly progressed to PCD and refractory shock. Phelgmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) is a rare cause of shock that can complicate deep venous thrombosis and carries a high risk of mortality. We present a case of extensive bilateral lower extremity deep vein thrombosis associated with an inferior vena cava filter which rapidly progressed to PCD and refractory shock.

Source: Respirology Case Reports - April 7, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Christopher Bob Lewis, Matthew Kevin Hensley, Julie Elizabeth Barrett, Steven Burke Van Norman, Alexander Stuart Taylor, Jeffrey Craig Horowitz Tags: Case Report Source Type: research