Does thrombosis cause intravascular fasciitis?

Intravascular lesions of the hand

INTRODUCTION Intravascular lesions of the hand comprise reactive and neoplastic entities. The clinical diagnosis of such lesions is often difficult, and usually requires pathologic examination. We present the largest series to date of intravascular lesions affecting the hand. METHODS A retrospective review of intravascular (arterial and venous) lesions involving the hand was conducted. Data r...

Complex Arterial and Venous Thrombosis in Polycythemia Vera: what Does Leukocytosis Predict?

Thromboembolic events represent the main cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with polycythemia vera. Leukocytosis has been identified as an important risk factor for development of vascular thrombosis. A 47-year-old woman with polycythemia vera presented with pain and swelling in her right calf. She was scheduled to receive anagrelide which was effective on polycythemia and thrombocyto...

Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Nose Complicated with Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive life threatening bacterial infection of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, and the fascia. We present a case of necrotizing fasciitis involving the nose complicated by cavernous sinus thrombosis. Few cases of septic cavernous sinus thrombosis have been reported to be caused by cellulitis of the face but necrotizing fasciitis of the nose is rare. It...

The Prognostic Factors and Validation of Severity Index in Fournier’s Gangrene

Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is a fulminant and life-threatening disease characterized by necrotizing fascitis of the perineal and genitourinary area resulting from polymicrobial infection. The polymicrobial organisms cause ascending reactions, activating various proteins and enzymes, leading to platelet aggregation, intravascular coagulation, tissue ischemic tissue change. This disease rapidly pro...

What does Intravascular Ultrasound Illustrate?