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Peripheral edema. Other names. Peripheral oedema, [1] [2] dependent edema. Leg edema. Peripheral edema is edema (accumulation of fluid causing swelling) in tissues perfused by the peripheral vascular system, usually in the lower limbs. In the most dependent parts of the body (those hanging distally ), it may be called dependent edema.
Other names. Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) Superficial thrombophlebitis as seen by ultrasound [1] Superficial thrombophlebitis is a thrombosis and inflammation of superficial veins presenting as a painful induration (thickening) with erythema, often in a linear or branching configuration with a cordlike appearance. [2] : 826–7 [3]
Deep vein thrombosis. Deep vein thrombosis ( DVT) is a type of venous thrombosis involving the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, most commonly in the legs or pelvis. [9] [a] A minority of DVTs occur in the arms. [11] Symptoms can include pain, swelling, redness, and enlarged veins in the affected area, but some DVTs have no symptoms. [1]
May–Thurner syndrome ( MTS ), also known as the iliac vein compression syndrome, [1] is a condition in which compression of the common venous outflow tract of the left lower extremity may cause discomfort, swelling, pain or iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis . Specifically, the problem is due to left common iliac vein compression by the ...
Edema. Edema ( AmE ), also spelled oedema ( BrE ), and also known as fluid retention, dropsy, hydropsy and swelling, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue. [1] Most commonly, the legs or arms are affected. [1] Symptoms may include skin that feels tight, the area may feel heavy, and joint stiffness. [1]
Chronic venous insufficiency ( CVI) is a medical condition in which blood pools in the veins, straining the walls of the vein. [1] The most common cause of CVI is superficial venous reflux which is a treatable condition. [2] As functional venous valves are required to provide for efficient blood return from the lower extremities, this condition ...
itching or tingling. swelling (edema) varicose veins. brownish or reddish skin discoloration. ulcer. These signs and symptoms may vary among patients and over time. With PTS, these symptoms typically are worse after walking or standing for long periods of time and improve with resting or elevating the leg. [1]
Compartment syndrome is a condition in which increased pressure within one of the body's anatomical compartments results in insufficient blood supply to tissue within that space. [6] [7] [8] There are two main types: acute and chronic. [6] Compartments of the leg or arm are most commonly involved. [3]