Thrombophlebitis
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Thrombophlebitis is a phlebitis (inflammation of a vein) related to a thrombus (blood clot).[2] When it occurs repeatedly in different locations, it is known as thrombophlebitis migrans (migratory thrombophlebitis).[3]
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Thrombophlebitis | |
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Other names | Phlebitis[1] |
Ultrasonographic image showing thrombosis of the great saphenous vein. | |
Specialty | Cardiology |
Symptoms | Skin redness[1] |
Risk factors | Smoking, Lupus[1] |
Diagnostic method | Doppler ultrasound, Venography[1] |
Treatment | Blood thinners, Pain medication[1] |
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