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Varicosities in All Ages
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Varicosities in All Ages

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Synopsis

Abnormally dilated and tortuous veins that usually appear in the lower extremities. Varicosities in general occur as a result of an underlying problem with reverse venous flow.

Codes

ICD10CM:
I83.90 – Asymptomatic varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity

SNOMEDCT:
128060009 – Venous varices

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Varicosities in All Ages
A medical illustration showing key findings of Varicosities : Leg, Leg pain, Telangiectasia, Leg cramp, Foot edema
Clinical image of Varicosities - imageId=2937223. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'A background of ropey blue-green veins and superficial thinner linear and tangled purple veins (spider veins and reticular veins) on the posterior leg.'
A background of ropey blue-green veins and superficial thinner linear and tangled purple veins (spider veins and reticular veins) on the posterior leg.
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