Thrombosis of a leg vein should be suspected if the patient feels calf pain:
A) after running a marathon.
B) on dorsiflexion of the foot.
C) on extending a flexed thigh.
D) while wearing high-heeled shoes.

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Deep vein thrombosis should be suspected if calf pain occurs with dorsiflexion of the foot. The maneuver is referred to as a positive Homan sign.

Thrombosis of a Leg Vein Should Be Suspected If the Patient