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What abnormalities do you see?

Left thigh

echymoses

Swollen entire left

lower limb

Lower limb pulses

and perfusion

normal

Impression: left

lower limb DVT

Key management of DVT:

- Anticoagulation (LMWH vs NOAC)

- Confirm diagnosis with ultrasound

Bonus: catheter directed thrombectomy/thrombolysis

is indicated in proximal (iliofemoral), symptomatic,

acute (< 2 weeks) DVT.

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