Phlebitis

(Jleb-i’-tis) [dAeip, vein; trig, inflammation]. Inflammation of a vein. This is generally suppurative (suppurative P.), and is the result of the extension of suppuration from adjacent ti ues. It leads to the formation of a thrombus within the vein (Thrombophlebitis!, which may break down and cause the distribution of septic emboli to various parts of the body. When not due to a suppurative proce the P., called plastic, adhesive, or proliferative, may give rise to obliteration of the vein. The symptoms of P. are pain and edema of the affected part, redne along the course of the vein, the latter appearing as a hard, tender cord. P., Sinus-, phlebitis of the sinuses of the dura mater. 495