Thrombophlebitis
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Description:
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Synonyms
vein inflammation, endophlebitis, periphlebitis, suppurative phlebitis, phlebitis
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Cause
Risk factors:
- cancer
- central venous catheter
- estrogen use
- family history
- inactivity
- oral contraceptive use
- pregnancy
- recent childbirth
- stroke
- surgery
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Population Distribution
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Effects
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Symptoms
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Signs
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Diagnostic Tests
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Differential Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Expected Outcome
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Prevention
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Medical References
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External Links
- American Heart Association (http://www.americanheart.org)
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov)
