Abeer Fatimaabout 2 years ago

Phlegmasia Alba Dolens

Phlegmasia alba dolens refers to white and swollen appearance of leg secondary to arterial flow obstruction. Due to its white coloration, it is also known as ‘milk leg’. It is a limb-threatening emergency. Phlegmasia alba dolens primarily affects pregnant women in third trimester and in postpartum time period. Phlegmasia alba dolens presents with the triad of: 1. Pain 2. Blanching without cyanosis 3. Edema Reference: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/461809-clinical#b4 Image via: https://www.cureus.com/articles/49590-phlegmasia-alba-dolens-complicating-rhabdomyolysis