Case Report - Isolated phlebectasia of the forearm

Isolated forearm phlebectasia is noted for its extreme rarity. It may present as a painless cosmetic deformity or may cause pain, decreased range of movement, compression on adjacent structures, bleeding, thrombosis and consumptive coagulopathy. Surgery is indicated to prevent thrombosis, bleeding,...

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Published in:	Indian journal of surgery Vol. 69; no. 3
Main Authors:	Bhanot, Ashish, Patel, GR, Bachani, M, Gohil, VD
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Medknow Publications on behalf of Association of Surgeons of India 28-08-2007
Subjects:	Consumptive coagulopathy, isolated phlebectasia of forearm vein, thrombosis, veinectasia
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Summary:	Isolated forearm phlebectasia is noted for its extreme rarity. It may present as a painless cosmetic deformity or may cause pain, decreased range of movement, compression on adjacent structures, bleeding, thrombosis and consumptive coagulopathy. Surgery is indicated to prevent thrombosis, bleeding, coagulation disorder and to correct cosmetic deformities.
ISSN:	0972-2068