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What is the suspected diagnosis?
The patient seems to be suffering from a blood clot located in her left leg. More specific, the patient seems to be suffering from Deep vein thrombosis(DVT) . DVT mainly affects large veins that are located in the thigh or lower leg. Deep vein thrombus can cause swelling in the leg and is usually only seen in one leg, but it is possible for both legs to be affected at the same time. Another symptom of DVT is leg pain located in the calf area, which may contribute to the soreness she is experiencing in her left leg.

Which structure is likely involved?

The patient pain is localized in the left leg , in the calf area. Deep vein thrombus would only affect the veins that are located in the leg. Veins that may

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