Thrombophlebitis
Alternate Names : Phlebitis
Pictures & Images
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Deep Venous Thrombosis, Ileofemoral
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This picture shows a red and swollen thigh and leg caused by a blood clot (thrombus) in the deep veins in the groin (ileofemoral veins) which prevents normal return of blood from the leg to the heart.
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Venous Blood Clot
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Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) affects mainly the veins in the lower leg and the thigh. It involves the formation of a clot (thrombus) in the larger veins of the area.
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