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 aneurysms are rare, particularly those arising from the superficial venous system. Current limited evidence suggests that congenital weakness of the vein wall, degenerative changes, trauma and ...

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 ...

Type IV is an aneurysm of the small superficial saphenous vein. 3 A histological study of the aneurysm wall by Horakova et al. 4 highlighted a reduction in all layers of the venous wall, especially ...

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 ...

Superficial thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory condition of the veins. It’s caused by a blood clot below the surface of the skin. Learn more.

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