TY  - JOUR
T1  - Limb Loss Following Deep Venous Thrombosis Associated with Huge Uterine Fibroid: Case
Presentation and Review of Literature
AU - Nyengidiki, T.K. AU - Basssey, G. AU - Mmom, C.F. 
JO  - International Journal of Tropical Medicine
VL  - 15
IS  - 3
SP  - 44
EP  - 46
PY  - 2020
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-3319
DO  - ijtmed.2020.44.46
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=ijtmed.2020.44.46
KW  - Complication
KW  -environment
KW  -amputation
KW  -hypertensive
KW  -avoidable morbidities
AB  - 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.
ER  -