Phlebothrombosis

Phlebothrombosis occurs when a blood clot in a vein, forms independently from the presence of inflammation of the vein (phlebitis). Thrombophlebitis is phlebitis (vein inflammation) related to a thrombus (blood clot). These are conditions usually of the superficial venous system and generally mild and uncomplicated as opposed to deep vein thromboses which can be life-threatening.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Andreozzi, GM and Verlato, F. Superficial thrombophlebitis. Minerva Cardioangiol.2000 Dec;48(12 Suppl):9-14 PMID 11253344
  2. ↑ Jahangir Moini (22 October 2008). Fundamental pharmacology for pharmacy technicians. Cengage Learning. p. 218. ISBN 978-1-4180-5357-4. Retrieved 12 January 2012.


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