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Only 25% of the patient evaluated for DVT have the disease | Only 25% of the patient evaluated for DVT have the disease.<ref name="pmid3951515">{{cite journal| author=Huisman MV, Büller HR, ten Cate JW, Vreeken J| title=Serial impedance plethysmography for suspected deep venous thrombosis in outpatients. The Amsterdam General Practitioner Study. | journal=N Engl J Med | year= 1986 | volume= 314 | issue= 13 | pages= 823-8 | pmid=3951515 | doi=10.1056/NEJM198603273141305 | pmc= | url= }} </ref> DVT is characterized by pain and swelling of the limb, which are not specific. Numerous patients with DVT are asymptomatic. | ||
*Muscle tear, strain of leg | *Muscle tear, strain of leg |
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Overview
Only 25% of the patient evaluated for DVT have the disease.[1] DVT is characterized by pain and swelling of the limb, which are not specific. Numerous patients with DVT are asymptomatic.
- Muscle tear, strain of leg
- Leg swelling in a paralyzed limb
- Lymphangitis or lymph obstruction
- Venous insufficiency
- Popliteal/Baker's cyst
- Cellulitis
- Knee abnormality
References
- ↑ Huisman MV, Büller HR, ten Cate JW, Vreeken J (1986). "Serial impedance plethysmography for suspected deep venous thrombosis in outpatients. The Amsterdam General Practitioner Study". N Engl J Med. 314 (13): 823–8. doi:10.1056/NEJM198603273141305. PMID 3951515.