Thromboangiitis Obliterans

Question 1

1. A nonatherosclerotic segmental vasculitis that affects small and medium arteries and veins of the hands and feet
2. Other name of this condition
3. Which is affected most, UE or LE?
4. Disease of a __________.
5. Only seen in _________.
6. M or F? What age?
7. This condition is due to?
8. 1st manifestation of this condition?

Answer 1

1. Thromboangiitis Obliterans
2. Buerger’s Diease
3. UE
4. Young Smoker
5. Chronic Smokers
6. M, 20-45 years old
7. It is due to Vasoconstriction, Decreased circulation, ischemia, necrosis, and ulceration.
8. Superficial Phlebitis

Question 2

A recurring progressive inflammation and thrombosis (clotting)

Answer 2

Thromboangiitis Obliterans