thrombophlebitis

INFLAMMATION of the a VEIN along with clot formation in the affected section of the vessel. This is a complication of PREGNANCY and may be dangerous, involving a deep vein THROMBOSIS that can result in PULMONARY EMBOLISM . The condition known as white leg (plegmasia alba dolens) is thrombophlebitis, especially of the FEMORAL vein, which can occur after childbirth.