Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2008
A 43-year-old patient had rightsided deep vein thrombosis of iliofemoral segment 3 years ago. Now he is suffering from the sense of heaviness, edema of the lower right extremity. Objectively: moderate edema of shin, brown induration of skin in the lower third of shin, varix dilatation of superficial shin veins are present. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Answer options
- Acute thrombosis of right veins
- Postthrombophlebitic syndrome, varicose form
- Acute thrombophlebitis of superficial veins
- Parkes-Weber syndrome
- Lymphedema of lower right extremity
Correct answer
Postthrombophlebitic syndrome, varicose form
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