An 84-year-old man with lower extremity bullae

Abstract

Deep vein thromboses (DVT) are often associated with post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) and long term side effects such as chronic venous insufficiency or venous stasis ulcers, but these symptoms typically develop months-to-years after presentation of the DVT. Here, we report a case of severe lower extremity bullae and ulcers one week after diagnosis and treatment of DVT.

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“…Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition encompassing deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. The annual incidence of VTE is estimated to be 1-2 individuals per 1000, with approximately two-thirds of cases attributed to DVT alone [5,6]. While incidence rates in Asian populations were historically lower than in Western countries, they have been increasing over time [7].…”