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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).

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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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C3410
ICPC 2 ID
K94
ICD-9-CM
451.2
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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

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