Nephrotic syndrome is a well-known risk factor of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Catheter-related DVT under the setting of nephrotic syndrome may be presented as a more fulminant form, phlegmasia cerulea dolens. Phlegmasia cerulea dolens may lead to severe obstruction of venous drainage of the extremities and presents with compartment syndrome that impairs arterial perfusion. Aggressive management with thrombolysis and/or thrombectomy are considered with simultaneous anticoagulant treatment.
Keywords: Deep vein thrombosis; femoral venous catheter; nephrotic syndrome.
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