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Thursday, August 12, 2021

08-12-2021-0001 - Superficial thrombophlebitis

 Superficial thrombophlebitis 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.[2]:826–7[3]

Superficial thrombophlebitis is due to inflammation and/or thrombosis, and less commonly infection of the vein. It is generally a benign, self-limited 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.[5]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superficial_thrombophlebitis


Septic thrombophlebitis refers to venous thrombosis and inflammation associated with bacteremia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septic_thrombophlebitis

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