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  2. Histopathologic diagnosis of dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Focal, usually mild, spongiosis with overlying scale crust, with a few neutrophils; The crust is often centered on a follicle; The papillary dermis is generally mildly edematous; Dilated blood vessels in the superficial vascular plexus; Mild superficial perivascular infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes and occasional neutrophils.

  3. Chronic venous insufficiency - Wikipedia

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    Vascular surgery Chronic venous insufficiency ( CVI ) is a medical condition characterized by blood pooling in the veins , leading to increased pressure and strain on the vein walls. [ 1 ] The most common cause of CVI is superficial venous reflux, which often results in the formation of varicose veins , a treatable condition. [ 2 ]

  4. Spongiosis - Wikipedia

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    Histopathological image of dyshidrotic dermatitis, showing focal spongiotic change in the epidermis. Spongiosis is mainly intercellular [1] edema (abnormal accumulation of fluid) in the epidermis, [2] and is characteristic of eczematous dermatitis, manifested clinically by intraepidermal vesicles (fluid-containing spaces), "juicy" papules, and/or lichenification. [3]

  5. Ultrasonography of chronic venous insufficiency of the legs

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    The GSV, a superficial vein, is the longest vein in the body. It has its origin in the dorsal venous arch of the foot, a superficial vein which connects the small saphenous vein with the GSV. It travels up the leg and medial side of the thigh to reach the groin, where it drains into the common femoral vein. [32]

  6. Venous plexus - Wikipedia

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    In vertebrates, a venous plexus is a normal congregation anywhere in the body of multiple veins. [1] A list of venous plexuses: This list is incomplete; ...

  7. Great saphenous vein - Wikipedia

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    The great saphenous vein (GSV) or long saphenous vein (/ s ə ˈ f iː n ə s /) is a large, subcutaneous, superficial vein of the leg.It is the longest vein in the body, running along the length of the lower limb, returning blood from the foot, leg and thigh to the deep femoral vein at the femoral triangle.

  8. Superficial thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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    Superficial thrombophlebitis is due to inflammation and/or thrombosis, and,less commonly, infection of the vein. It is generally a benign, self-limiting disorder; however, it can be complicated by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and even pulmonary embolism (PE) [ 4 ] Migratory superficial thrombophlebitis is known as Trousseau's syndrome , which can ...

  9. Corneal neovascularization - Wikipedia

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    Corneal tissue is avascular in nature and the presence of vascularization, which can be deep or superficial, is always pathologically related. [ 2 ] Corneal neovascularization is a sight-threatening condition that can be caused by inflammation related to infection, chemical injury, autoimmune conditions, immune hypersensitivity , post- corneal ...