superficial thrombophlebitis

Termed superficial thrombophlebitis.

In extensive superficial thrombophlebitis, consideration should be given to anti-coagulation, thrombectomy or sclerotherapy of the involved vein.

Blood clots with inflammation in superficial veins (called superficial thrombophlebitis or phlebitis) rarely cause serious problems.

Superficial thrombophlebitis is due to inflammation and/or thrombosis, and less commonly infection of of the vein.

Other conditions managed by phlebologists include deep venous thrombosis (DVT), superficial thrombophlebitis, chronic leg ulceration, and venous malformations.

Specific disorders associated with thrombophlebitis include superficial thrombophlebitis (affects veins near the skin surface) and deep venous thrombosis (affects deeper, larger veins).

Phlebitis often occurs in conjunction with thrombosis and is then called "thrombophlebitis" or "superficial thrombophlebitis" - an annoying but not harmful condition (as opposed to deep vein thrombosis).

Anticoagulation for patients with lower extremity superficial thrombophlebitis at increased risk for thromboembolism (affected venous segment of 5 cm, in proximity to deep venous system, positive medical risk factors).

Anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or aspirin can be used as part of treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis along with graduated compression hosiery - but there is a risk of intestinal bleeding.

Mondor's disease (also known as "Mondor's syndrome of superficial thrombophlebitis") is a rare condition which involves thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins of the breast and anterior chest wall.

A clot may form either in a vein just under the surface of the skin (superficial thrombophlebitis) or in a vein deep in the leg (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT).

Superficial thrombophlebitis or Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) is a thrombosis and inflammation of superficial veins which presents as a painful induration with erythema, often in a linear or branching configuration forming cords.

However it is worth noting that an 'asymptomatic' DVT incidence of 10% is much higher than the expected 'symptomatic' rate (alternatively estimated at less than 0.25% ) and wearing compression stockings was also associated with 'symptomatic' superficial thrombophlebitis in 4%.

There are other conditions that can create similar symptoms such as superficial thrombophlebitis (a blood clot affecting veins near the skin), popliteal aneurysm (where a vein behind the knee is blocked and which can cause a thrombosis) or even a deep vein thrombosis.

Aortic dissection Arteriosclerosis of the extremities Coarctation of the aorta Deep venous thrombosis Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis Superficial thrombophlebitis SVC obstruction Thromboangiitis obliterans Vascular tumors of the extremities There are no risks specifically associated with this procedure.

Ultrasound is indicated if superficial phlebitis involves or extends into the proximal one-third of the medial thigh, there is evidence for clinical extension of phlebitis, lower extremity swelling is greater than would be expected from a superficial phlebitis alone or diagnosis of superficial thrombophlebitis in question.