Recurrent pulmonary embolism: is filarial lymphedema a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis?

• Main Authors: Boo, Yang Liang, Lim, Hong Tak, Chin, Pek Woon, Lim, Suat Yee, Hoo, Fan Kee
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pakistan Medical Association 2016
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53738/1/Recurrent%20pulmonary%20embolism%20-%20is%20filarial%20lymphedema%20a%20risk%20factor%20for%20deep%20vein%20thrombosis.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53738/; https://www.bibliomed.org/?mno=214022

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...