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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 (iliofemoral veins) which prevents normal return of blood from the leg to the heart.

Update Date:

May 4, 2008

Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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Definition Alternative Names Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention References

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Centers

·As a Disease/Condition

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

·As a Complication

Cerebral Hypoxia

External Hemorrhoids

Guillain-barre Syndrome

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Spinal Cord Injury

Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency

·As a Cause

Pulmonary Embolism

Venous Insufficiency

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