Affiliation:
1. Department of Radiology, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, England
2. Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Royal Orthopedic Hospital, Birmingham, West Midlands, England.
Abstract
The presentation of unilateral leg swelling is commonly encountered clinical practice, with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) often raised as the main diagnosis. Not infrequently, and at times unexpectedly, a different pathology can be encountered. It is important to be aware of other causes of the unilateral swollen leg to avoid unnecessary anticoagulation and potential missed diagnosis. This article provides a systematic approach, with a review of the imaging characteristics, of the most common etiologies that can cause unilateral leg swelling mimicking a DVT.
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Plant Science,Strategy and Management,Business and International Management,Filtration and Separation,Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes,Process Chemistry and Technology,Energy (miscellaneous),Education,Catalysis,General Chemistry,Developmental and Educational Psychology,Education,Nutrition and Dietetics,Medicine (miscellaneous),General Economics, Econometrics and Finance,General Business, Management and Accounting,Economics and Econometrics,Education,Geology
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