Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens Due To May Thurner Syndrome

Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens Due To May Thurner Syndrome

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May-Thurner Front Load Washer syndrome is rarely considered in the differential diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).Patients present with a clinical picture suggestive of DVT, and the true diagnosis is not confirmed until CT venography.We present a case of a 71-year-old woman, with risk factors of hypercoagulability, such as an anatomical variant and a 50-pack-year history, Signage who presented with sudden onset swelling and redness of her left leg.

Further investigation led to a diagnosis of May-Thurner syndrome.Our case discusses this extrinsic cause of venous stasis and how early diagnosis, and treatment can prevent the progression into Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens.