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Deep Venous Thrombosis

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Deep Venous Thrombosis Evaluation: Similar Conditions

Conditions that can cause symptoms similar to deep venous thrombosis include:

Abscess
Acute arthritis
AV fistula

An abnormal connection between an artery and a vein

Baker's cyst

Can cause swelling in the calf

Cancer
Capillary leak syndrome

Tiny blood vessels abnormally leak fluid into the tissues

Cellulitis
Compartment syndrome
Congestive heart failure
Hypoproteinemia:

Low concentration of proteins in the bloodstream

Leg fracture
Lymphedema

Swelling due to a blockage in the lymph channels in the leg

Muscle strain with hematoma
Myositis
Nerve root irritation

Sciatica

Post-phlebitic syndrome:

Persistent leg swelling, leg pain, and bruising in the affected leg

Superficial thrombophlebitis

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Last Updated: Aug 20, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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