Deep venous thrombosis
DVT
History / PE
:
Pain, swelling tenderness of calf
Diagnosis
:
Compression ultrasound
D-dimer test
Contrast venography
Treatment
:
Anticoagulation (start with
heparin
)
Differential Diagnosis
:
Muscle strain
Baker's cysts
Venous insufficiency
Cellulitis
Risk Factors
:
Long plane ride
July 30th 2010
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Hematology
Internal Medicine
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