Bockenheimer syndrome

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Bockenheimer syndrome

Synonyms: Genuine diffuse phlebectasia

A rare vascular anomaly characterized by congenital progressive circumscribed venous malformations (phlebectasias) primarily involving the upper and/or lower extremities either on one side or bilaterally. The malformed vessels are visible beneath the skin. Veins of all sizes are affected. Pain swelling muscle wasting and ulceration may occur.

Data from Orphanet are used to provide information on a disease's name, synonym(s), and overview.

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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024

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