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Background
- AKA Thromboangiitis Obliterates
Pathophysiology
- Idiopathic inflammatory occlusive disease of the hands and feet
- Exact pathogenesis unknown
Risk Factors
- Male, tobacco, Middle Eastern
- Virtually all patients are smokers
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- Clinical criteria for Dx (noninvasive testing not necessary)
- History of smoking
- Onset prior to <50 y/o
- Absence of atherosclerotic risk factors
- Upper limb involvement
- Infrapopliteal arterial occlusive lesions
Management
Disposition
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