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 therapy was with a low dose of heparin.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000150:complications* / Q000151:congenital / Q000188:drug therapy; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000151:congenital / Q000188:drug therapy; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D014568:Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator / Q000627:therapeutic use
D006493:Heparin; D014568:Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator