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