Corona phlebectatica
| Corona phlebectatica | |
|---|---|
| Differential diagnosis | chronic venous insufficiency |
Corona phlebectatica is a cutaneous sign of chronic venous insufficiency, characterized by abnormally dilated veins around the ankle.[1] It is characterised by the presence of abnormally visible cutaneous blood vessels at the ankle with (a) venous cups, (b) blue and red telangiectasis, and (c) capillary stasis spots.[1] It was proposed that the presence of corona phlebectatica be included in current clinical classifications of chronic venous disorders.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Uhl, JF; Cornu-Thenard, A; Satger, B; Carpentier, PH (Jan 2012). "Clinical analysis of the corona phlebectatica". Journal of Vascular Surgery. 55 (1): 150–3. doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2011.04.070. PMID 21975063.
- ^ Rabe, E; Pannier, F (Mar 2012). "Clinical, aetiological, anatomical and pathological classification (CEAP): gold standard and limits". Phlebology. 27 Suppl 1: 114–8. doi:10.1258/phleb.2012.012S19. PMID 22312077. S2CID 207206037.