At exploration of the left calf, performed on July 14, § an aneurysm of the lesser saphenous vein measuring 3 cm. in length and 2 cm. in its greatest diameter was discovered (Fig. 1 and 2).

Venous aneurysm is a rare morphologic entity, [1] most frequently described in children. [2, 3] In adults, it is described after causing pulmonary embolism when located in the lower extremity, [4 ...

The superficial femoral artery from the common femoral artery to the origin of Hunter’s canal was normal. There was no leakage of the superficial femoral artery after injection of contrast medium ...

President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced on Thursday. Here's what to know about the condition.

Superficial-vein thrombosis of the legs is a common condition, 1,2 with an estimated incidence that may exceed that of deep-vein thrombosis. 3,4 Patients with isolated superficial-vein thrombosis ...

"Superficial vein thrombosis is a common disease that most often affects the veins of the leg but can also be found in other locations," the authors write as background information in the article ...

However, it has associations with venous thromboembolic disorders, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). About 6–36% of people with SVT may develop DVT.

Deep vein thrombosis and superficial thrombophlebitis both involve the circulatory system. Learn the differences in symptoms, treatment, outlook, and more.

She explained that there are larger veins, called deep veins, which return the bulk of blood to the heart, and there are superficial veins, which are just under the skin surface.

Dr. Barbara Binder of the Medical University of Graz, Austria, and colleagues studied 46 patients with superficial vein clots from November 2006 and June 2007.

Barbara Binder, M.D., of the Medical University of Graz, Austria, and colleagues studied 46 consecutive patients (32 women and 14 men) with superficial vein thrombosis between November 2006 and ...