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RMJ. 2016; 41(2): 259-261


Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism: Is Filarial lymphedema a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis?

Yang Liang Boo, Hong Tak Lim, Pek Woon Chin, Suat Yee Lim, Fan Kee Hoo.


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.

Key words: Filariasis, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis


 
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Pubmed Style

Boo YL, Lim HT, Chin PW, Lim SY, Hoo FK. Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism: Is Filarial lymphedema a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis?. RMJ. 2016; 41(2): 259-261.

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Boo YL, Lim HT, Chin PW, Lim SY, Hoo FK. Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism: Is Filarial lymphedema a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis?. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=214022 [Access: June 25, 2026].

AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Boo YL, Lim HT, Chin PW, Lim SY, Hoo FK. Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism: Is Filarial lymphedema a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis?. RMJ. 2016; 41(2): 259-261.


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Boo YL, Lim HT, Chin PW, Lim SY, Hoo FK. Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism: Is Filarial lymphedema a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis?. RMJ. (2016), [cited June 25, 2026]; 41(2): 259-261.


Harvard Style

Boo, Y. L., Lim, . H. T., Chin, . P. W., Lim, . S. Y. & Hoo, . F. K. (2016) Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism: Is Filarial lymphedema a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis?. RMJ, 41 (2), 259-261.


Turabian Style

Boo, Yang Liang, Hong Tak Lim, Pek Woon Chin, Suat Yee Lim, and Fan Kee Hoo. 2016. Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism: Is Filarial lymphedema a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis?. Rawal Medical Journal, 41 (2), 259-261.


Chicago Style

Boo, Yang Liang, Hong Tak Lim, Pek Woon Chin, Suat Yee Lim, and Fan Kee Hoo. "Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism: Is Filarial lymphedema a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis?." Rawal Medical Journal 41 (2016), 259-261.


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Boo, Yang Liang, Hong Tak Lim, Pek Woon Chin, Suat Yee Lim, and Fan Kee Hoo. "Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism: Is Filarial lymphedema a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis?." Rawal Medical Journal 41.2 (2016), 259-261. Print.


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Boo, Y. L., Lim, . H. T., Chin, . P. W., Lim, . S. Y. & Hoo, . F. K. (2016) Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism: Is Filarial lymphedema a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis?. Rawal Medical Journal, 41 (2), 259-261.


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