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Phlegmasia from the Greek, phlegma, meaning inflammation. It also refers to extreme cases of lower-leg deep venous thrombosis (DVT) that cause critical limb ischemia and possible limb loss. Phlegmasia alba dolens (PAD) describes the patient with swollen and white leg (aka "milk leg") because of early compromise of arterial flow by the DVT. Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) is more advanced and a precursor to full venous gangrene. Characterized by severe swelling and blue discoloration of the leg, it's a life-threatening condition; treatment is time-sensitive.
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