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Revision as of 19:12, 22 August 2011

Editors-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. Associate Editor-In-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [1]

Physical examination may reveal

palpable cord (reflecting a thrombosed vein)
calf or thigh pain
unilateral edema or swelling with a difference in calf diameters, warmth, tenderness, erythema.
Superficial venous dilation.

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-The [[gold standard (test)|gold standard]] is ''intravenous venography'', which involves injecting a peripheral [[vein]] of the affected limb with a [[contrast agent]] and taking [[X-ray]]s, to reveal whether the [[vein|venous]] supply has been obstructed.  Because of its invasiveness, this test is rarely performed.
+Physical examination may reveal
+*palpable cord (reflecting a thrombosed vein)
+*calf or thigh pain
+*unilateral edema or swelling with a difference in calf diameters, warmth, tenderness, erythema.
+*Superficial venous dilation.
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