The calcification of superficial veins of inferior members has rarely been published in the literature. The case shows calcifications of superficial varicose veins with the elimination of fragments.
Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery in Medicine School in São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), and CNPq (National Council for Research and Development), 15020-10, São Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil
Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery in Medicine School in São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), and CNPq (National Council for Research and Development), 15020-10, São Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil
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