By Admin in Ankle and Foot on 28-May 2025

Plantar Vein Thrombosis: Key Imaging Insights

Dr. Atul Taneja shares advancements in diagnostic imaging of the foot through his latest publications.


Imaging Features of Plantar Vein Thrombosis: An Easily Overlooked Condition in the Differential Diagnosis of Foot Pain," published in Diagnostics (IF: 3.0), reviews the complexities of diagnosing plantar vein thrombosis (PVT), emphasizing its overlooked nature and detailing critical imaging characteristics essential for accurate diagnosis and differentiation from other foot pain causes. [1]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Plantar Vein Thrombosis, also featured in Diagnostics (IF: 3.0), provides an extensive analysis of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in cases of PVT. This article underscores MRI’s effectiveness in identifying specific imaging markers such as perivascular edema, venous ectasia, and intraluminal thrombi, significantly contributing to better clinical recognition and management of this underdiagnosed condition. [2]


  1. Miranda, F.C., e Castro, A.d.A., Yoshimura, F.B., Godoy-Santos, A.L., Santos, D.d.C.B., Rosemberg, L.A., & Taneja, A.K. (2024). Imaging Features of Plantar Vein Thrombosis: An Easily Overlooked Condition in the Differential Diagnosis of Foot Pain. Diagnostics, 14(2), 126. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14020126
  2. Miranda, F.C., Castro, A.d.A.e., Obrigon, A.M., Godoy-Santos, A.L., Santos, D.d.C.B., Rosemberg, L.A., & Taneja, A.K. (2024). Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Plantar Vein Thrombosis. Diagnostics, 14(12), 1215. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14121215
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