Phlegmasia Alba Dolens



This condition is also known as “milk leg,” especially as it affects women in the third trimester of pregnancy or post partum. Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) is more advanced and considered a precursor of frank venous gangrene. 



 • Painful white edema

 • "Milk leg or white leg"

 • First described in pregnant and postpartum women.

 • Total occlusion of deep iliofemoral venous system. 

 • Open superficial venous system.

 • Edema, pain, blanching without cyanosis.



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