Thrombosed varix of venous origin in the foot.
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.
Nicklas
B J
BJ
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland.
Luthringer
P J
PJ
Christin
G
G
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