Thrombophlebitis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Thrombophlebitis is a condition that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins, often in the legs In superficial thrombophlebitis, the vein is near the surface of the skin In deep vein thrombosis or DVT, the vein is deep within a muscle
Superficial Thrombophlebitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Superficial thrombophlebitis, increasingly known as superficial venous thrombosis, is no longer considered benign It is often associated with concomitant deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, potentially due to a more sinister underlying issue
Thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia 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]
Superficial thrombophlebitis - DermNet Superficial thrombophlebitis is an inflammation of a superficial vein due to a blood clot and is found just under the skin It most commonly affects the veins in the leg but can occur in other veins around the body, for example, on the arms, penis and breasts
Thrombophlebitis - Penn Medicine Thrombophlebitis is swelling (inflammation) of a vein A blood clot (thrombus) in the vein is the most common cause of this swelling The health care provider can often diagnose the condition based on how the affected area looks Your provider will frequently check your vital signs This is to make sure you don't have complications
Superficial Thrombophlebitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Patient Superficial thrombophlebitis is inflammation of a vein just under the skin, usually in the leg A small blood clot also commonly forms in the vein, but is usually not serious The condition usually settles and goes within 2-6 weeks Treatments can ease pain or discomfort