Psoriasis complicated with venous thromboembolism: report of two cases and a literature review.
- Author:
Yun-Xia ZHAO
1
;
Gang CHEN
;
Rui-Zhen ZHAO
;
Xiao-Guang ZHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Respiratory Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Aged;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Psoriasis;
complications;
Venous Thromboembolism;
etiology
- From:
Chinese Medical Journal
2011;124(10):1593-1596
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Cases of psoriasis complicated with venous thromboembolism are rarely reported. Here, we report two cases and review the current literature on the subject. Two patients with long-standing severe psoriasis presented with chest pain, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. The patients were diagnosed using lung ventilation-perfusion scans or computed tomographic pulmonary angiography. Anticoagulation or thrombolytic therapy was initiated, and long-term continuous anticoagulation with warfarin prevented any recurrences.
