Ankle flare
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ankle-flare-184-9350067
title:
Ankle flare
text:
A "flare" is a spreading area of redness or flush. It is the second reaction in the triple response to injury and is due to dilatation of the arteriole. When this flare occurs around the ankle, it is called an ankle flare. The condition is also known as a malleolar flare, in reference to the malleolus, the bony prominence on each side of the ankle. Ankle flares are often caused by venous ulcer, due to deep vein thrombosis or varicose veins. It is considered to be an early sign of advanced venous
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankle_flare
date created:
2011-01-30T10:29:42Z
date modified:
2024-09-07T07:33:02Z
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