Veins and Lymphatics

Question 1

What are varicose veins?

Answer 1

Abnormally dilated tortous veins subject to prolonged, increased intravascular pressures

Question 2

Cause of DVT

Answer 2

Stasis or Hypercoaguable state

Ex. Cardiac failure, Neoplasia, Pregnancy, bed rest

Question 3

Local symptoms of DVT

Answer 3

Local inflammatory signs, edema, cyanosis, dilation of superficial veins

Question 4

Physical diagnosis sign for DVT

Answer 4

Homan’s Sign

Question 5

What is phelgmasia alba dolens?

Answer 5

Iliofemoral venous thrombosis occuring usually in pregnant women just prior to or post delivery
Due to pelvic states and hypercoaguable state

Question 6

What is migratory thrombophlebitis?

Answer 6

Appear then disappear
Associated with paraneoplastic syndromes
Esp. Pancreas

Question 7

Most common cause of lymphangitis?

Answer 7

group A beta hemolytic strep

Question 8

Lymphedema is usually caused by…

Answer 8

obstruction

Question 9

Causes of lymphedema

Answer 9

Malignant tumors 
Radical cancer surgery
Radiation Fibrosis
Filariasis
Post-inflammatory and scarring of lymphatic channels

Question 10

Persistent edema will lead to…

Answer 10

Interstitial Fibrosis + Edema

“Brawny induration” and “Peau d’orange”

Question 11

Chronic lymphedema can cause…

Answer 11

Vascular stasis and skin ulcers