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Boo, Yang Liang and Lim, Hong Tak and Chin, Pek Woon and Lim, Suat Yee and Hoo, Fan Kee
(2016)
Recurrent pulmonary embolism: is filarial lymphedema a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis?
Rawal Medical Journal, 41 (2).
pp. 259-261.
ISSN 0303-5212
Abstract
Lymphatic filariasis is caused by nematodes that inhabit the lymphatic system and subcutaneous tissues. 90% of the infections are caused by Wuchereria bancrofti while most of the remainder by Brugia malayi and Brugia timori. The presence of filarial lymphedema or elephantiasis leads to disfigurement and disability. However, its relationship with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism was not well-documented. Here, we described a case of recurrent pulmonary embolism associated with left leg elephantiasis.
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| Item Type: | Article |
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| Divisions: | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| Publisher: | Pakistan Medical Association |
| Keywords: | Filariasis; Pulmonary embolism; Deep vein thrombosis |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Ainur Aqidah Hamzah |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Mar 2022 05:11 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Mar 2022 05:11 |
| URI: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53738 |
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