Question
Angiographic finding in Buerger’s disease is
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Corkscrew arteries
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Beaded arteries
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Stenosed arteries
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Arterial dissection
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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Buerger’s disease is also known as Thromboangiitis obliterans
It is a condition characterized by occlusive disease of a small vessel and medium-sized arteries (Plantar, tibial, radial, etc), thrombophlebitis of a superficial vein and deep vein and Raynaud’s syndrome.
Medium-sized arteries are primarily affected by Buerger’s disease.
Male patient under 30 yrs of age, Smokers (strong association). Inflammatory changes in the wall of the arteries and veins.
Angiography: Characteristic corrugation of Femoral arteries with distal occlusion is seen.
Color Doppler: Characteristic-reduced caliber of arteries with corkscrew flow pattern.
