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Varicose Veins
Pathogenesis
Varicose veins result from leaky one-way venous valves, causing dilatation and ultimately gnarling and twisting of the vein.
Clinical Manifestations
Symptoms
Itching at the site of tortuous veins.
Painful cord in the superficial vein.
Signs
Early-stage, dilated varicose veins
Late-stage, tortuous varicose veins
Associated Skin Changes
Stasis Dermatitis
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