Shown here is erythema following the vascular pattern on a lower
extremity. The superficial veins have become inflamed and dilated,
causing the discoloration.
Review Date: 04/30/2010
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer,
Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant
Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Emile
Riggs Mohler III, MD, Vascular Medicine, Associate Professor of
Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School
of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
