Phlebitis migrans
| Classification according to ICD-10 | |
|---|---|
| I82.1 | Other venous embolism and thrombosis, thrombophlebitis migrans |
| ICD-10 online (WHO version 2019) | |
The phlebitis migrans ( syn. Thrombophlebitis migrans, phlebitis saltans , thrombophlebitis saltans ) is occurring at different locations of the body thrombophlebitis . The vein is not changed like a varicose vein .
causes
This form of thrombophlebitis is most common in thrombangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease). Up to 62% of these patients suffer from phlebitis migrans. It often occurs as a paraneoplastic accompanying symptom . Typical carcinomas are, for example, bronchial carcinoma , pancreatic carcinoma and leukemia . This form of thrombophlebitis has also been described in the context of vasculitides such as Wegener's granulomatosis , lupus erythematosus or giant cell arteritis in polymyalgia rheumatica .
localization
The outer sides of the legs are preferably affected. It is less common to find it on the arm or trunk.
Diagnosis
A phlebitis saltans should be the reason for a clarifying diagnosis for the diagnosing doctor. For this purpose, a tumor search can be carried out using imaging methods or the extremity vessels can be assessed. A sample biopsy can also be performed.
swell
- C. Jeanneret, T. Baldi, R. Jenelten: The superficial thrombophlebitis: an overview. In: Switzerland Med Forum. 2006; 6, pp. 190–195 ( PDF, 544 kB )
- Roche Lexicon Medicine.
