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Finger varicosisI86.81

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Digital Varices; Digital Varicosis; Digital varicosis(e); Finger varices; Varices of the fingers; Varicosis of the fingers

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Phlebectasia occurring in old age and limited to the sides of the fingers (see also venous diseases).

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Dilated cutaneous veins, thickened vessel walls.

Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Secondary thrombosis of the finger varices.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Harmless disease, in case of repeated and pronounced thrombosis, the well palpable painful nodules of thrombosed finger veins should be given special attention as early and warning symptoms of systemic diseases. S.a.o. acute superficial thrombophlebitis.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Kutzner H et al (1984) The finger varicosis of old age. Dermatologist 35: 100-103

  2. Lechner W et al:(1979) Palmar and digital varicosis - recurrent thrombophlebitides. Dermatologica 158:361-367

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer