Induration, edema and hyperpigmentation are common associated findings with which of the following?
a. Peripheral arterial disease
b. Venous ulcer
c. Arterial embolic disease
d. Venous thrombus
B
A venous ulcer also results from chronic venous insufficiency and demonstrates induration ede-ma and hyperpigmentation. Peripheral arterial edema results in ischemia, in which the foot or leg is painful and cold; nonulceration is common as the muscles atrophy. Arterial embolic disease includes occlusion of the small arteries, resulting in blue toe syndrome and splinter hemorrhages in the nail bed. A venous thrombus presents with minimal ankle edema, low-grade fever, tachy-cardia, and possibly a positive Homan sign.
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