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Thrombophlebitis


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Alternate Names : Phlebitis

Definition

Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein; thrombophlebitis is vein inflammation related to a blood clot.

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Deep Venous Thrombosis, Ileofemoral

Venous Blood Clot

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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

Common causes of vein inflammation include local irritation (for example, because of an IV line), infection in or near a vein and blood clots.

See the specific disorders associated with thrombophlebitis:

superficial thrombophlebitis (affects veins near the skin surface)
deep venous thrombosis (affects deeper, larger veins)
pelvic vein thrombophlebitis

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Diseases & Conditions

• Blood Clots
• Deep Venous Thrombosis
• Superficial Thrombophlebitis

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Review Date : 5/22/2002
Reviewed By : Debbie Cohen, M.D., Renal and Electrolyte Division, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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