Overview
What are varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
What the chronic symptoms of varicose veins?
What are the signs and symptoms of spider veins (telangiectasia)?
How are the symptoms of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia) characterized?
Which physical findings are characteristic of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
Which palpation findings are characteristic of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
How are varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia) treated?
What is the role of surgery in the treatment of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
What are varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
What is the pathophysiology of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
What causes varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
What is the prevalence of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia) in the US?
What is the global prevalence of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
What is the sexual predilection of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
What is the disease course of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
What is the prognosis of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
Presentation
Which physical findings are characteristic of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
DDX
What are the differential diagnoses for Varicose Veins and Spider Veins?
Workup
What is the role of MRV in the diagnosis of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
Treatment
How are varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia) treated?
Which sclerosants are used in the treatment of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
What is the role of surgery in the treatment of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
What are the possible complications of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
What are the possible complications of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia) treatment?
How are varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia) prevented?
What is included in the long-term monitoring of varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)?
Medications
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Patient with large tortuous varicose veins, high-volume venous reflux, and early stasis changes of the medial ankle.
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Typical chronic medial leg ulceration associated with long-standing venous insufficiency. The ulcer had been present for 12 years and was refractory to every treatment approach until treatment of the refluxing superficial varices was performed. Treatment consists of endovenous ablation, foam sclerotherapy, or ambulatory phlebectomy.