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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein in the leg or arm. There are two types of veins in the leg: superficial veins which lie just below the skin and can be seen on the surface, and deep veins which lie deep within the leg muscles.
Quick GuideDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention. 1  A blood clot forms to try and repair damage to a blood vessel, either an artery or vein.  A blood clot is a gel-like mass formed by platelets and fibrin in the blood to stop bleeding.