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  • Title: Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens: A Life-Threatening Manifestation of Deep Vein Thrombosis.
    Author: Kou CJ, Batzlaff C, Bezzant ML, Sjulin T.
    Journal: Cureus; 2020 Jun 12; 12(6):e8587. PubMed ID: 32670722.
    Abstract:
    Deep vein thrombosis is a common condition encounter by hospitalists and managed by either oral or intravenous anti-coagulation. Although uncommon, phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) is a life-threatening manifestation of acute deep vein thrombosis requiring early recognition and aggressive intervention to preserve life and limb. PCD is characterized by marked swelling of the lower extremities with pain and cyanosis, which often leads to gangrene and amputation. We present the case of a patient who developed PCD of her left lower extremity who was successfully treated with an EkoSonic™ endovascular catheter (Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA, USA), which accelerates lytic dispersion of the thrombolytic drug through ultrasound technology.
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