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Compression of the iliac veins by enlarged lymphe nodes with slow flow in the iliac and femoral veins causing internal echos mimicking thrombus

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Compression of the iliac veins by enlarged lymphe nodes with slow flow in the iliac and femoral veins causing internal echos mimicking thrombus

Slow flow in the femoral veins mimicking thrombus longitudinal

Compression of the iliac veins by enlarged lymphe nodes with slow flow in the iliac and femoral veins causing internal echos mimicking thrombus

Slow flow in the iliac veins mimicking thrombus

Compression of the iliac veins by enlarged lymphe nodes

Retroperitoneal lymphe nodes transverse

Cineloops demonstrate slow flow in the veins. The veins are fully compressible.

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Details

Sex: Male
Age: 72
Body part: Iliac and femoral veins

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Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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