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Corona phlebectatica
Differential diagnosischronic venous insufficiency

Corona phlebectatica is a cutaneous sign of chronic venous insufficiency, characterized by abnormally dilated veins around the ankle. [1] It is characterised by the presence of abnormally visible cutaneous blood vessels at the ankle with (a) venous cups, (b) blue and red telangiectasis, and (c) capillary stasis spots. [1] It was proposed that the presence of corona phlebectatica be included in current clinical classifications of chronic venous disorders. [1] [2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Uhl, JF; Cornu-Thenard, A; Satger, B; Carpentier, PH (Jan 2012). "Clinical analysis of the corona phlebectatica". Journal of Vascular Surgery. 55 (1): 150–3. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2011.04.070. PMID  21975063.
  2. ^ Rabe, E; Pannier, F (Mar 2012). "Clinical, aetiological, anatomical and pathological classification (CEAP): gold standard and limits". Phlebology. 27 Suppl 1: 114–8. doi: 10.1258/phleb.2012.012S19. PMID  22312077. S2CID  207206037.