Acute pulmonary embolism complicating deep vein thrombosis in a young patient with stroke

Acute pulmonary embolism is one of the most common causes of vascular death after myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular accidents. It usually presents with severe chest pain and shortness of breath and occasionally occurs in the background of deep vein thrombosis. A 32-year-old male presented with swelling of left lower limb and shortness of breath. Subsequent investigations revealed that he developed DVT of left lower limb and pulmonary embolism. However, in general, if left untreated, pulmonary embolism is associated with an overall mortality of up to 30 percent compared with 2 to 11 percent in those treated with anticoagulation. Early diagnosis by D-dimer, computed tomograpgy pulmonary angiogram and doppler study of the left lower limb and prompt intervention through low molecular weight heparin and rivaroxaban led to a successful outcome in our case. Birdem Med J 2021; 11(2): 142-144

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Giant Lower Limb Myxoid Liposarcoma Causing Deep Vein Thrombosis, Complicated with Pulmonary Embolism Case Report

ARS Medica Tomitana ◽

10.2478/arsm-2019-0007 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 31-35

Author(s):

Kaller Reka ◽

Hălmaciu Ioana ◽

Suciu Bogdan Andrei ◽

Alexandru Strat ◽

Toma Lucian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pulmonary Embolism ◽

Deep Vein Thrombosis ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Soft Part ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Myxoid Liposarcoma ◽

Shortness Of Breath ◽

Vein Thrombosis ◽

Deep Vein ◽

Histologic Subtypes

Abstract Liposarcoma (LPS) is one of the most common histologic subtypes of adult soft tissue sarcoma. Here, we report the case of a 52-year-old woman complaining of shortness of breath, chest pain, painful leg swelling 24 hour before presentation at our institution. Despite a vascular, soft part ultrasound and CTA, which suspected a voluminous haematoma, a huge tumour was found and a myxoid liposarcoma was identified by surgical excision and a histological examination, respectively.

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May–Thurner Syndrome: A Consideration for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Males

Case Reports in Medicine ◽

10.1155/2020/2324637 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Tay Tian En Jason ◽

Tay Jia Sheng ◽

Tieng Chek Edward Choke ◽

Pooja Sachdeva

Keyword(s):

Pulmonary Embolism ◽

Deep Vein Thrombosis ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Vena Cava ◽

Postthrombotic Syndrome ◽

Ivc Filter ◽

Vein Thrombosis ◽

Left Lower Limb ◽

Deep Vein

May–Thurner syndrome (MTS) is an underdiagnosed cause of lower limb deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The clinical prevalence of MTS-related DVT is likely underestimated, particularly in patients with other more recognisable risk factors. MTS is classically described in females between the age group of 20–50 years. In patients with acute iliofemoral thrombosis, medical treatment with anticoagulation alone has been associated with higher risk of postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) and lower iliofemoral patency rates, as compared to endovascular correction. We describe a case of MTS-related extensive iliofemoral DVT occurring in a middle age male who presented with acute onset of left lower limb swelling and pain, complicated by pulmonary embolism. Doppler compression ultrasonography of the left lower limb showed partial DVT extending from the left external iliac to the popliteal veins, and contrasted computed tomography (CT) of the thorax abdomen and pelvis established features of MTS, together with right pulmonary embolism. He was started on low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and then underwent left lower limb AngioJet pharmacomechanical thrombolysis/thrombectomy, iliac vein stenting, and temporary inferior vena cava (IVC) filter insertion. After the procedure, the patient recovered and improved symptomatically with rapid resolution of this left lower limb swelling and pain. He was switched to an oral Factor Xa inhibitor and was subsequently discharged. After 1-month follow-up, he remained well with stent patency visualised on repeat ultrasound and underwent an uneventful elective IVC filter retrieval with subsequent plans for a 1-year follow-up.

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Effect of Punarnavadi Mandoor and Shiva Gutika in Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis - A Case Report

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v2i4.9371 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Wasedar Vishwanath S. ◽

Pusuluri YVSM Krishna ◽

Dani Harshikha

Keyword(s):

Lower Limb ◽

Blood Clot ◽

Acute Case ◽

Vein Thrombosis ◽

Oral Medications ◽

Doppler Study ◽

Brown Discoloration ◽

Left Lower Limb ◽

Life Threatening ◽

Deep Vein

Objectives: To minimise the dose of Anti-platelet drugs and to treat the acute case of DVT through Ayurvedic oral medications. Methods: The present diagnosed case of DVT approached to OPD of KLE BMK Ayurveda Hospital with a complaints of swelling and pain in the calf muscle of the left lower limb associated with reddish brown discoloration in the foot and occasionally nasal and gum bleeding was treated consequently for 5 months with Punarnavadi Mandoor and Shiva Gutika orally. Results: There is significant decrease in the symptoms of DVT and also major changes seen in Venous Colour Doppler study of the left lower limb. Conclusion: Acute DVT is caused by a blood clot in a deep vein and can be life threatening as it may leads to serious complication like pulmonary embolism which can be cured through Ayurvedic oral medications.

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