Deep venous thrombosis is caused by all EXCEPT: March 2013 (a, e): (A) Lower limb trauma, (B) Cushing's syndrome, (C) Subungual hematoma, (D) Hip & pelvic surgeries
Answer is C. Ans. C i.e. Subungual hematoma Deep venous thrombosis Clinical presentation: - Unilateral leg swelling, Local warmth, - Erythema & - Pain Non-invasive test to diagnose DVT: Duplex venous USG Drug used for DVT prophylaxis: Heparin Treatment: - Thrombolytic therapy, - Bandaging etc. Homans sign in DVT: Forced dorsiflexion of foot causes calf pain