VENOUS THROMBOSIS - SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSI S

Physical examination is in most cases not specific or sensitive enough to diagnose venous thrombosis. Only in rare cases is it possible to d iagnose thrombosis by history and examination alone. However, when the case history indicates that risk factors are present, one must suspec t thrombosis even if the clinical findings are uncharacteristic. In th is situation the diagnosis must be verified by additional technical ex aminations.