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  2. Phlebitis - Wikipedia

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    Phlebitis (or venitis) is inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs. It most commonly occurs in superficial veins. It most commonly occurs in superficial veins. Phlebitis often occurs in conjunction with thrombosis and is then called thrombophlebitis or superficial thrombophlebitis.

  3. Thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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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 ).

  4. Superficial thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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    Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) extension to the deep vein system and/or recurrence of SVT. Suppurative thrombophlebitis is suspected when erythema extends significantly beyond the margin of the vein and is likely to be associated with significant fever. If suspected, antibiotic treatment, surgical drainage, and potentially vein excision are ...

  5. Phlebothrombosis - Wikipedia

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    Thrombophlebitis is phlebitis (vein inflammation) related to a thrombus (blood clot). These conditions are usually of the superficial veins and are generally mild and uncomplicated as opposed to deep vein thromboses, which can be life-threatening. [1] [better source needed]

  6. Vein - Wikipedia

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    Veins (/ v e ɪ n /) are blood ... Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein. It is usually accompanied by a blood clot when it is known as thrombophlebitis.

  7. Vascular disease - Wikipedia

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    Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein. It is usually accompanied by a blood clot when it is known as thrombophlebitis. When the affected vein is a superficial vein in the leg, it is known as superficial thrombophlebitis, and unlike deep vein thrombosis there is little risk of the clot breaking off as an embolus. [10]

  8. Phlebology - Wikipedia

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    Phlebology is a medical speciality that is concerned with venous issues including the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the veins. [1] A medical specialist in this field is known as a phlebologist.

  9. Post-thrombotic syndrome - Wikipedia

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    This valvular incompetence combined with persistent venous obstruction from thrombus increases the pressure in veins and capillaries. Venous hypertension induces a rupture of small superficial veins, subcutaneous hemorrhage [7] and an increase of tissue permeability. That is manifested by pain, swelling, discoloration, and even ulceration.