title: Thrombosed varix of venous origin in the foot.
abstract: Thrombosed varix of venous origin may be difficult to diagnose. A literature review of previously identified lesions is presented and a brief discussion of venous anatomy and thrombus pathogenesis is included. The authors present a case report and conclude that surgical intervention is curative.
authors.affiliation: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Nicklas
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Luthringer
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Christin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005528:Foot / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery