Leg veins
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Leg veins
Deep leg veins (the light blue veins in the picture) include the iliac, femoral, popliteal, and tibial veins. Superficial leg veins (the dark blue veins) include the greater and lesser saphenous veins.
In deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot (thrombus) forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs. Clots also can form in superficial veins, which are closer to the skin.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Jeffrey J. Gilbertson, MD - Cardiovascular Surgery |
| Last Updated | January 15, 2008 |
| Last updated: | January 15, 2008 |
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| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
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