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[Mondor's disease: study of two topographic localizations]
M Ortega Calvo1, J M Villadiego Sánchez
1Centro de Salud Virgen de Belén. Unidad Clínica de Gestión. Pilas. Distrito Sanitario Aljarafe. Sevilla, Spain. ortegacalvo@terra.es
Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
|July 10, 2003
Summary
Mondor's disease, affecting the thoracic wall or penis, is uncommon. This report details two recent cases diagnosed in primary care clinics in Southern Spain, highlighting its occurrence in diverse anatomical locations.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Dermatology
- General Practice
Background:
- Mondor's disease is a rare thrombophlebitis affecting superficial veins.
- It can manifest in the thoracic wall or, less commonly, the dorsal vein of the penis.
- Diagnosis and management typically occur in outpatient settings.
Observation:
- Two distinct cases of Mondor's disease were diagnosed within a short timeframe.
- The cases presented in primary care clinics in Southern Spain.
- One case involved the superficial thoracic wall, and the other involved the dorsal vein of the penis.
Findings:
- Confirms the occurrence of Mondor's disease in both thoracic and penile locations.
- Suggests that primary care physicians may encounter this rare condition.
- Highlights the need for awareness of Mondor's disease in diverse clinical presentations.
Implications:
- Increased clinical suspicion for Mondor's disease in patients presenting with superficial venous inflammation.
- Potential for earlier diagnosis and appropriate management in primary care settings.
- Contributes to the understanding of the epidemiology and clinical spectrum of Mondor's disease.