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.
- Early-stage, dilated varicose veins
- Late-stage, tortuous varicose veins
Associated Skin Changes