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Superficial thrombophlebitis, or superficial vein thrombosis, is a blood clot that occurs in veins under the skin (superficial veins). The condition typically happens in the arms or legs and causes inflammation, pain, redness and swelling.
8 mar 2024 · Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT, also known as superficial vein thrombophlebitis) of the lower limb is most often a complication of varicose veins. Doppler (duplex) ultrasonography is recommended for all patients with suspected SVT of the lower limb, as concomitant deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may...
The main symptoms are: pain, tenderness or swelling in the affected area; warm and itchy skin over the affected area; changes to the colour and texture of the surrounding skin – for example, the skin may be red and it may be thick and hard; Phlebitis is common in people with varicose veins.
Symptoms of Superficial Venous Thrombosis. Pain and swelling develop rapidly in the area of inflammation. The skin over the vein appears red on light skin and may appear purplish or may be difficult to identify on dark skin. The area feels warm and is very tender.
6 wrz 2023 · Symptoms. Symptoms of superficial thrombophlebitis include warmth, tenderness, and pain. You might have redness and swelling and see a red, hard cord just under the surface of your skin that's tender to the touch. Symptoms of deep vein thrombosis include swelling, tenderness, and pain in your leg.
29 sty 2024 · Superficial phlebitis is usually an initial clinical diagnosis, referring to the clinical findings of pain, tenderness, induration, and erythema along the course of a superficial vein. It is due to inflammation, and less commonly, with infection of the vein.
Superficial venous thrombosis is a blood clot in a superficial vein of the upper or lower extremities or, less commonly, in one or more veins of the chest or breast (Mondor disease). Superficial venous thrombosis in the upper extremity most commonly results from IV infusions or catheterization.
