Dilated veins (427/1700)

A 63yo lady with a BMI=32 comes to the ED with complaints of pigmentation on her legs. Exam:
dilated veins could be seen on the lateral side of her ankle. Which of the following is involved?
a. Short saphenous vein
b. Long saphenous vein
c. Deep venous system
d. Popliteal veins
e. Saphano-femoral junction






































answer: B, Short saphenous : lateral , Great saphenous : medial


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  1. answer: A,
    Short saphenous : lateral
    Exam:dilated veins could be seen on the lateral side of her ankle. Which of the following is involved?

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