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Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) (literally: 'painful blue inflammation'), not to be confused with preceding phlegmasia alba dolens, is an uncommon severe form of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) that obstructs blood outflow from a vein. Upper extremity PCD is less common, occurring in under 10% of all cases. [1]
It drains blood from the deep thigh muscles and thigh bone. [2] Proximal to the confluence with the deep femoral vein, and the joining of the great saphenous vein, the femoral vein is widely known as the common femoral vein. [3] As the common femoral vein leaves the inguinal ligament region it becomes the external iliac vein. [4]
Deep veins are almost always beside an artery with the same name (e.g. the femoral vein is beside the femoral artery). Collectively, they carry the vast majority of the blood. Occlusion of a deep vein can be life-threatening and is most often caused by thrombosis. Occlusion of a deep vein by thrombosis is called deep vein thrombosis.
The peripheral vascular system is the part of the circulatory system that consists of the veins and arteries not in the chest or abdomen (i.e. in the arms, hands, legs and feet). [1] [2] The peripheral arteries supply oxygenated blood to the body, and the peripheral veins lead deoxygenated blood from the capillaries in the extremities back to ...
Anticoagulation is recommended for patients with lower extremity superficial thrombophlebitis at increased risk for thromboembolism (affected venous segment of ≥5 cm, in proximity to deep venous system, positive medical risk factors). [20] Treatment with fondaparinux reduces the risk of subsequent venous thromboembolism. [21]
Areas of the venous system that can be investigated include the lower extremities, the inferior vena cava, and the upper extremities. The United States National Institute of Health says the following about varicose veins , "they cause concern and distress on a large scale, most of which can be dealt with by good explanation and reassurance, or ...
Deep veins of clitoris; Deep veins of penis; Inferior rectal veins; Posterior labial veins; Posterior scrotal veins; External iliac vein. Inferior epigastric vein; Deep circumflex iliac vein; Veins of lower limb Superficial veins of lower limb Great saphenous vein. External pudendal veins; Small saphenous vein; Deep veins of lower limb Femoral ...
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