superficial
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Initially, it was diagnosed as a superficial vein clot, and now it is a series of deep vein clots that have since traveled to Hurts’ lungs.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026
Dr. Caron Rockman, chair of vascular surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center, said that while it was possible for superficial clots to progress to deep vein thrombosis, it remains rare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Earlier this month, Hurts traveled for a game in London, where he was first diagnosed with a superficial vein thrombosis in his left calf.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
An ultrasound revealed a superficial blood clot, but Hurts was cleared to play Oct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
“They’re modern and adapting and moving forward. It’s not about superficial appearances or stereotypes, and it’s not about living in the past —it’s about honoring that past by building a future. . . .”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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