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Black lines running down leg?

I'm asking this question on behalf of my Mother. I'm seeing black lines running down her legs for the first time. This has me worried. She's having pain in the bottom of her knee area today, especially when getting up. I can't see any swelling right now. She's had knee swelling one time before. What can I do for her?

Female | 59 years old
Complaint duration: 2 days
Conditions: Pain on the backside of Knee. Black Lines running down at the back of Leg.

1 Answer

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It is hard to see from the picture. They look like veins. This should be evaluated in person.

Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, FAAD
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