| Thrombophlebitis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Phlebitis[1] |
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| Ultrasonographic image showing thrombosis of the great saphenous vein. | |
| Specialty | Cardiology  |
| Symptoms | Skin redness[1] |
| Risk factors | Smoking, Lupus[1] |
| Diagnostic method | Doppler ultrasound, Venography[1] |
| Treatment | Blood thinners, Pain medication[1] |
Thrombophlebitis is a phlebitis (inflammation of a vein) related to a thrombus (blood clot).[2] When it occurs repeatedly in different locations, it is known as thrombophlebitis migrans (migratory thrombophlebitis).[3]
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