phlegmasia cerulea dolens

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What does phlegmasia cerulea dolens mean?

An uncommon severe form of deep vein thrombosis resulting from extensive thrombotic occlusion (blockage by a blood clot) of the major and collateral veins of an extremity. It is characterized by sudden severe pain, swelling, cyanosis and edema.

Where does phlegmasia cerulea dolens come from?

Latin, literally "painful blue edema".

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