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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Decreased rate of return of venous blood flow to heart (most commonly in lower extremities) | |||
*Leads to characteristic vascular and skin changes | |||
*Common in individuals with chronic vascular disease, diabetes, obesity, smoking history, prolonged immobility | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revisión del 21:18 29 jun 2019
Background
- Decreased rate of return of venous blood flow to heart (most commonly in lower extremities)
- Leads to characteristic vascular and skin changes
- Common in individuals with chronic vascular disease, diabetes, obesity, smoking history, prolonged immobility
Clinical Features
- Unlike cellulitis tends to improve with dependent positioning of the affected limb
Differential Diagnosis
- Cellulitis
- Deep venous thrombosis
- Critical limb ischemia
- Peripheral artery disease
- Ruptured Baker cyst
- Superficial thrombophlebitis
- Necrotizing fasciitis
- Compartment syndrome
- Complex regional pain syndrome
Evaluation
- Duplex scan if suspicion for DVT
Management
Disposition
- Discharge