Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Beurger Disease)
Preliminary Diagnosis: Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Beurger Disease) I. What imaging technique is first-line for this diagnosis? Ultrasound (Gray scale, Color Doppler, and spectral waveform) of the region of interest to evaluate the underlying vasculature. II. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this technique for diagnosing thromboangiitis obliterans. Advantages Highly portable and relatively inexpensive imaging modality that…