thrombophlebitis
Also known as Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of lower extremities, Superficial thrombophlebitis of leg, Thrombophlebitis of a superficial leg vein NOS (disorder), Thrombophlebitis of superficial veins of lower extremity (disorder), Thrombophlebitis of a superficial leg vein, Thrombophlebitis of superficial veins of lower extremity
Thrombophlebitis is a phlebitis (inflammation of a vein) related to a thrombus (blood clot). When it occurs repeatedly in different locations, it is known as thrombophlebitis migrans (migratory thrombophlebitis).
Key facts
- Medical condition.name
- Thrombophlebitis
- Medical condition.synonyms
- Phlebitis
- Medical condition.image
- Great_saphenous_vein_thrombosis_05091312009.jpg
- Medical condition.caption
- Ultrasonographic image showing thrombosis of the great saphenous vein.
- Medical condition.field
- cardiology, emergency medicine, interventional radiology, infectious disease, oncology
- Medical condition.symptoms
- Skin redness
- Medical condition.risks
- Smoking, Lupus
- Medical condition.diagnosis
- Doppler ultrasound, Venography
- Medical condition.differential
- cellulitis, deep vein thrombosis, erythema nodosum, lymphangitis, lymphedema, tendonitis, septic thrombophlebitis
- Medical condition.treatment
- Blood thinners, Pain medication
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Thrombophlebitis is a phlebitis (inflammation of a vein) related to a thrombus (blood clot). When it occurs repeatedly in different locations, it is known as thrombophlebitis migrans (migratory thrombophlebitis).
==Signs and symptoms== The following symptoms or signs are often associated with thrombophlebitis, although thrombophlebitis is not restricted to the veins of the legs. Pain (area affected) Skin redness/inflammation Edema Veins (hard and cord-like) Tenderness