Phlegmasia cerulea dolens as a complication of deep vein thrombosis in a man with primary antiphospholipid syndrome

Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2005 Nov;16(8):567-9. doi: 10.1097/01.mbc.0000191910.24780.81.

Abstract

We report here the occurrence of phlegmasia cerulea dolens of both lower extremities as a complication of massive deep vein thrombosis in a 37-year-old man with primary antiphospholipid syndrome. The patient had no history of thromboembolic events or any comorbidities. Clinical and laboratory evaluation revealed a strong positive lupus anticoagulant as the unique thrombotic risk factor. In the literature, there is a single case of phlegmasia cerulea dolens as a complication of deep vein thrombosis in an obese woman with a history of thrombosis. We show that phlegmasia may occur in a previously healthy man with positive lupus anticoagulant.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / blood
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor / blood
  • Male
  • Risk Factors
  • Thrombophlebitis / blood
  • Thrombophlebitis / etiology*

Substances

  • Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor