[Primary varices of the legs].
Varicose veins are a very common reason for medical referral. Diagnosis is made on clinical examination. The disease is generally benign, but can be complicated by cutaneous ulcers. Duplex ultrasound give informations on the superficial, deep and perforating venous systems. Treatment is not straightforward. Recurrences are common after surgery and sclerotherapy. Medical treatment consists in compression hosiery and symptomatic drugs.
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Service de médecine vasculaire, hypertension artérielle et médecine interne Hôpital Saint-Joseph, Paris.
D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D012008:Recurrence; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D015911:Sclerotherapy; D018616:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*