Uterine Leiomyomata-Related Thromboembolic Disease: A Case Report

Background: Venous thromboembolic disease rarely presents as a complication of uterine leiomyomata via inferior vena cava compression. Case Report: We describe a case associated with venous thrombotic disease and subsequent pulmonary emboli and discuss the complexities of Emergency Department (ED) management. Conclusion: This case typifies the challenge of caring for the ill patient with multiple, potentially related disease processes whose treatments may actually conflict with one another.