Postthrombotic Syndrome

**Definition:** A condition caused by one or more episodes of DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS, usually the blood clots are lodged in the legs. Clinical features include EDEMA; PAIN; aching; heaviness; and MUSCLE CRAMP in the leg. When severe leg swelling leads to skin breakdown, it is called venous STASIS ULCER.

**Tree numbers:** - C14.907.355.830.925.462 - C14.907.952.880

**Synonyms:** - Venous Stasis Syndrome