Abstract
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel coronavirus with a clinical presentation similar to that of common cold, including fever and cough. COVID-19 is known to be associated with thrombus formation. It was found to cause deep venous thrombosis (DVT), which in turn leads to a rare complication known as phlegmasia cerulean dolens (PCD). Case Presentation: The present case was of a 62-year-old female suffering from COVID-19 who had no history of D-dimer’s deep venous level. The patient developed DVT in her lower left limb. By radiographic and clinical examination, the patient was found to have PCD. The patient underwent fasciotomy for the treatment; however, myonecrosis was found during the operation. For this reason, the patient underwent amputation. Conclusion: COVID-19 could cause PCD through DVT leading to amputation, if the treatment is delayed. Therefore, early assessment of thrombi in COVID-19 and urgent management could protect the patient from further complications and bad consequences.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
