@article{MAKHILLIJTM202015319994,
    title = {Limb Loss Following Deep Venous Thrombosis Associated with Huge Uterine Fibroid: Case
Presentation and Review of Literature},
    journal = {International Journal of Tropical Medicine},
    volume = {15},
    number = {3},
    pages = {44-46},
    year = {2020},
    issn = {1816-3319},
    doi = {ijtmed.2020.44.46},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-3319&doi=ijtmed.2020.44.46},
    author = {T.K.,G. and},
    keywords = {Complication,environment,amputation,hypertensive,avoidable morbidities},
    abstract = {Uterine fibroids are common amongst
nulliparous women in our environment. Vascular
occlusion resulting in deep venous thrombosis as a
complication is however, rare. A review of the medical
record of a 40 years old nullipara, known hypertensive
diabetic who presented with left lower limb gangrene due
to left iliac vein thrombosis secondary to extrinsic
compression by a uterine fibroid was carried out. She had
a total abdominal hysterectomy and an above knee
amputation of the left lower limb. Considering the high
prevalence of uterine fibroids in our environment, it is
pertinent for physicians to have a high index of suspicion
when a woman presents with hip or left calf pain and a
pelvic mass. This will ensure early intervention and
prevent avoidable morbidities.}
    }