Deep venous thrombosis, ileofemoral
This picture shows a red and swollen thigh and leg caused by a blood clot (thrombus) in the deep veins in the groin (iliofemoral veins), which prevents normal return of blood from the leg to the heart.
Review Date: 03/20/2007
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial: Greg Juhn, M.T.P.W., David R. Eltz, Kelli A.
Stacy. Previously reviewed by Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of
Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center,
Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network
(1/17/2004).
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