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📋Overview
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins most commonly occurring in the legs due to weakened or damaged vein walls and valves. The term 'varicose veins' is the modern preferred terminology for this common venous condition characterized by superficial venous dilation and venous insufficiency.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0042345ICD-10-CM
I83.90
MeSH
D014648
SNOMED CT (US)
12806000939998900512856003
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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