Question

A 56-year-old patient has chronic venous changes in the lower limb. Which statement is true?

• A. Sclerotherapy is preferred
• B. Eczema or lipodermatosclerosis may develop
• C. Telangiectasia is uncommon
• D. Venous ulcer not expected

Hint:

Chronic venous insufficiency can cause eczema, pigmentation, lipodermatosclerosis, and venous ulcers.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Chronic venous insufficiency causes venous hypertension in the lower limbs. It can lead to edema, pigmentation, venous eczema, lipodermatosclerosis, and venous ulcers.

Step 1: Identify the condition.
The question describes chronic venous changes in the lower limb.

Step 2: Recall complications.
Chronic venous insufficiency may cause: \[ \text{Venous eczema + pigmentation + lipodermatosclerosis + venous ulcer} \]

Step 3: Select the true statement.
The true statement is: \[ \text{Eczema or lipodermatosclerosis may develop} \] Therefore, the correct answer is Eczema or lipodermatosclerosis may develop.