Diagnosis of plantar vein thrombosis by vascular ultrasound: a case report

Plantar vein thrombosis is a vascular disease that affects the medial and/or lateral plantar veins. Its clinical manifestations are generally non-specific. However, it usually presents with pain in the plantar region, edema, and difficulty walking. The disease predominantly affects middle-aged females and is idiopathic in the majority of cases. The most commonly associated risk factors are recent surgical procedures, cancer, use of oral contraceptives, local trauma, and genetic disorders, such as hereditary thrombophilia. The gold standard diagnostic test is vascular ultrasound, evaluating venous compressibility. We report a case of venous thrombosis of the lateral plantar vein diagnosed with vascular ultrasound.