The superficial femoral vein: a potentially lethal misnomer

Article Abstract:

The term 'superficial femoral vein' can be misinterpreted and result in improper treatment that could threaten the lives of patients due to a misunderstanding of the term's meaning by medical personnel. The superficial femoral vein is a deep vein in which a lethal venous thrombosis can develop. Surveys describing a thrombus of the superficial femoral vein and asking for treatment recommendations were sent to family practitioners and internists, medical school anatomy department chairpersons, and directors of vascular laboratories. The risk of embolism can be significantly reduced with anticoagulant treatment, the correct answer. However, only 24% of the primary care physicians gave this response. Only 9% of anatomy instructors teach the term superficial femoral vein. Ninety-three percent of vascular laboratory directors use the term superficial femoral vein when referring to a deep vein in the thigh in reports to medical personnel, which is an incorrect identification. The word superficial should not be used when referring to deep anatomical structures.

Physiological aspects, Diseases, Femur, Pulmonary veins, Pulmonary vein

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Chronic venous disease

Article Abstract:

The progresses made in understanding the chronic venous disease, the mechanisms that underlie the diverse manifestations, in particular the role of inflammation, are discussed in a clinical context. A determined and proactive approach to the treatment of the early stages of chronic venous disease might reduce the number of patients needing treatment for intractable ulcers.

Inflammation

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Aphthous ulceration

Article Abstract:

Physical examination of an otherwise healthy, 20-year-old woman with recurrent painful mouth ulcers over 10 years reveals several ulcers, 3 mm in diameter, on the buccal mucosae. A discussion on the diagnosis of recurrent aphthous stomatitis and its subsequent treatment is presented.

United States, Diagnosis

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