Abstract
Introduction
Phelgmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) is a rare limb and life-threatening condition caused by extensive of deep veins thrombosis of the extremities and it is classically associated with extensive oedema, severe pain and skin mottling which may lead to compartment syndrome, venous gangrene, and death.
Case presentation
We present a rare case of phlegmasia cerulea dolens associated with lung abscess. A 40-year-old male with background history of right femoral vein thrombosis, cardiomyopathy with ejection fraction of only 10% presented with three days history of progressive swelling, pain and purple discoloration of right leg to the accident and emergency department at a district general hospital. He was treated with therapeutic low molecular weight heparin. He was found to have lung abscess 2 weeks after admission for which he was treated with broad spectrum intra venous antibiotics. In view of his poor ejection fraction, he was treated without any surgical intervention for PCD.
Patient succumbed after 3 months of presentation. PCD is a rare vascular emergency condition if not recognized early and treated aggressively may lead to high morbidity and mortality.
Conclusion
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is an acute limb and life-threatening condition. Early diagnosis and aggressive intervention with thrombolysis and thrombectomy is necessary to prevent morbidity and mortality.
EP.TU.192Phlegmasia cerulea dolens associated with lung abscess