Pulmonary embolism associated with hemolymphangioma of lower extremity

We present a case of major pulmonary embolization from a hemolymphangiomatous malformation of the loin and lower extremity. Treatment was with a low-dose infusion of urokinase for a short period directly into the pulmonary artery, and dramatic clinical improvement was noted. Prolonged maintenance th...

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Published inPlastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 63; no. 2; p. 265
Main Authors Cole, D J, Sood, S C, Broomhead, I W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.1979
Subjects
Adult
Female
Hemangioma - complications
Hemangioma - congenital
Hemangioma - drug therapy
Heparin - therapeutic use
Humans
Leg
Pulmonary Artery - diagnostic imaging
Pulmonary Embolism - diagnostic imaging
Pulmonary Embolism - etiology
Radiography
Skin Neoplasms - complications
Skin Neoplasms - congenital
Skin Neoplasms - drug therapy
Thoracic Neoplasms - pathology
Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator - therapeutic use
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Summary:We present a case of major pulmonary embolization from a hemolymphangiomatous malformation of the loin and lower extremity. Treatment was with a low-dose infusion of urokinase for a short period directly into the pulmonary artery, and dramatic clinical improvement was noted. Prolonged maintenance therapy was with a low dose of heparin.
ISSN:0032-1052
1529-4242
DOI:10.1097/00006534-197902000-00026