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30. A 23-year-old woman has pain, cramping, and swelling of the right calf 3 days after an uncomplicated labor and delivery. The right foot is swollen, and there is marked tenderness with dorsiflexion and palpation of the right calf. Examination shows no other abnormalities. A complete blood count and serum electrolyte levels are within normal limits. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this condition?
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) Hypercoagulable state of pregnancy
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) Hyperuricemia
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) Peripheral artery aneurysm
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) Platelet embolus
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) Prolonged pressure on the vena cava during delivery
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A ) Hypercoagulable state of pregnancy
Hypercoagulable state of pregnancy, doesnt get reversed immediately after delivery,It takes almost 4 weeks for the incidence of T.E to decrease--->This is a classic case of purpueral thromboplebitis( or phlegmasia alba dolens--milk leg) + Homan sign positive + calf pain+ not ambulating after delivery---->DVT
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thanks a lot Aashi
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