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A 63 year old lady with a BMI=32 comes to the ED with complaints of pigmentation on her legs. Examination: dilated veins could be seen on the lateral side of her ankle. Which of the following is involved?

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A 63 year old lady with a BMI=32 comes to the ED with complaints of pigmentation on her legs. Examination: dilated veins could be seen on the lateral side of her ankle. Which of the following is involved?


  1. Short saphenous vein
  2. Long saphenous vein
  3. Deep venous system
  4. Popliteal veins
  5. Saphano-femoral junction

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The key is A. Short saphenous vein. [short saphenous vein travels lateral aspect of ankle while great or long saphenous vein travels medial aspect of ankle].

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