Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens as an Initial Presentation of Ovarian Cancer
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Key Clinical Message): -Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens (PCD) is a syndrome which is characterized by the presence of sudden severe pain, swelling, purple or bluish discoloration of either upper or lower limbs.It is rare but can be often fatal form of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and may frequently results in shock, venous gangrene, pulmonary embolism, and death.I am reporting an elderly lady who had Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens as an initial presentation of ovarian cancer.To date this is the first case report of PCD as initial presentation of ovarian cancer we could find in medical literature.Our key clinical message is to report the association of ovarian cancer with PCD.
Source: Journal of Applied Hematology
Author: Mohammed Albalawi
Institution: Taibah University
Language: English
Subfield: Internal Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7116832637