Etymed
thromboangiitis
Definition
Inflammation of blood vessels accompanied by clot formation
Clinical context
A 28-year-old smoker presents with painful ulcers and cyanosis of his toes, along with palpable cords and diminished pulses in the affected extremity. The patient has a history of recurrent migratory superficial thrombophlebitis. These findings are classic for thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease).
Mnemonic
Tobacco-induced vasculitis with thrombosis and gangrene