A patient is seen for increasing edema in his left lower extremity and pain in the limb with ambulation. Which of the following disorders do these symptoms suggest?

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Increasing edema and pain with ambulation are classic symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a blood clot that typically forms in the deep veins of the legs. Arterial occlusion usually causes more acute symptoms such as sudden severe pain and loss of pulse, while superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) typically presents with pain or tenderness over the affected vein but less edema. Varicose veins may present with mild pain or discomfort, but they do not typically cause as much edema or significantly impair ambulation.

A Patient Is Seen for Increasing Edema in His Left