Deep vein thrombosis

Definition

The process whereby thrombus (blood clot) forms in the large veins of the peripheral venous system. In addition to obstructing venous return it possesses a hazard whereby thrombus may detach and embolize to the pulmonary circulation.

6 subordinate codes

• BD71.0Upper limb deep vein thrombosis
• BD71.1Vena caval thrombosis
• BD71.2Renal vein thrombosis
• BD71.3Iliac vein thrombosis
• BD71.4Lower limb deep vein thrombosis
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system

Also indexed as

Nearby in Diseases of veins

• BD70Superficial thrombophlebitis
• BD72Venous thromboembolism
• BD73Acquired systemic vein abnormality
• BD74Chronic peripheral venous insufficiency of lower extremities
• BD75Venous varicosities of sites other than lower extremity
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified