Lipodermatosclerosis as a potential complication of chronic venous insufficiency
https://doi.org/10.17749/2313-7347/ob.gyn.rep.2025.567
Abstract
Pregnancy and childbirth in women with varicose vein disease (VVD) are typically associated with a high risk of developing thrombotic, obstetric and fetal complications. Lipodermatosclerosis (LDS) is one of the less common complications related to chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). This article presents a clinical case where LDS developed during late-stage pregnancy (35–36 weeks) as a complication of pre-existing VVD, which is noteworthy due to the rarity of such condition that demonstrates relevant diagnostic challenges particularly during pregnancy. Enhancing the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach is essential for diagnosing rare VVD complications in pregnant women.
About the Authors
A. K. Blbulyan
Research Center of Maternal and Child Health Protection
Armenia
Armenia
Armen K. Blbulyan, MD, Dr Sci Med.
22 Mashtots Avenue, Erevan 0002
K. K. Arustamyan
Research Center of Maternal and Child Health Protection
Armenia
Armenia
Karine K. Arustamyan, MD, Dr Sci Med.
22 Mashtots Avenue, Erevan 0002
L. K. Manukyan
Research Center of Maternal and Child Health Protection
Armenia
Armenia
Lusine K. Manukyan, MD, PhD
22 Mashtots Avenue, Erevan 0002
S. A. Minasyan
Research Center of Maternal and Child Health Protection
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sofya A. Minasyan, MD.
22 Mashtots Avenue, Erevan 0002
G. A. Gomtsyan
Research Center of Maternal and Child Health Protection
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Gayane A. Gomtsyan, MD, PhD.
22 Mashtots Avenue, Erevan 0002
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Blbulyan A.K., Arustamyan K.K., Manukyan L.K., Minasyan S.A., Gomtsyan G.A. Lipodermatosclerosis as a potential complication of chronic venous insufficiency. Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction. 2025;19(1):110-115. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.17749/2313-7347/ob.gyn.rep.2025.567
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