

This picture shows a red and swollen thigh and leg caused by a blood clot (thrombus) in the deep veins in the groin (ileofemoral veins), which prevents normal return of blood from the leg to the heart.

Review Date:
4/21/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team. 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).
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team. 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).



