A case report of inadequately treated acute deep venous thrombus and venous stasis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Venous stasis dermatitis is a common skin condition that typically affects the lower extremities and may occur secondarily to venous insufficiency which can lead to a pooling of fluid within the legs. The etiology of venous stasis dermatitis is largely related to medical conditions that affect the blood flow to the lower extremities. Chronic occlusion of the common iliac veins and femoral veins can cause a lack of proper blood flow to the lower extremities. When an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter becomes tilted, it can occlude the vessels distal to its placement. Definitive treatment of chronic venous insufficiency is not common and could be improved with a referral to an interventional radiologist.

Case description

Here, we present a case of a venous stasis that

SUBMITTER: Agha I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10789905 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature