The most common cause of superficial thrombophlebitis is:: (A) Intravenous catheters/infusion, (B) DVT, (C) Varicose veins, (D) Trauma
Answer is A. SUPERFICIAL THROMBOPHLEBITIS This is a superficial venous thrombosis, most commonly caused by infusions of IV fluids Causes of Superficial Thrombophlebitis Venepuncture and IV infusion (MC) Trauma (especially to varicose veins) Buerger's disease Malignancy (Pancreas)