Spider veins
Spider veins are small, thin veins that are found just under the surface of the skin. They are similar to reticular veins, but they are smaller and have a branching pattern that looks like a… Read More »Spider veins
Spider veins are small, thin veins that are found just under the surface of the skin. They are similar to reticular veins, but they are smaller and have a branching pattern that looks like a… Read More »Spider veins
What is a Varicocele Varicoceles are a disease of the veins which drain the testicles resulting in swelling of the veins. These veins and the valves which normally allow for one way drainage of blood… Read More »Varicocele
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that are most commonly found in the legs. There are several different types of varicose veins, including: Reticular veins: These are small, thin veins that are found just under… Read More »Varicose Veins
What is pelvic congestion syndrome? Pelvic congestion syndrome or pelvic venous congestion syndrome is a chronic condition with Chronic pelvic pain as the most common presenting symptom. The chronic pelvic pain is thought to arise… Read More »Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Definition: What is it? Persistent left common cardinal vein Incidence: <1% overall, 3-10% in kids with congenital heart disease. Anatomy: Left brachiocephalic vein often absent. Right SVC is usually present, may be small, rarely absent.… Read More »Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava (SVC)
Quick Take: Symptoms: facial/neck edema, Jugular vein distention (JVD), headache. Potentially life threatening if progression to laryngeal edema. Etiology/Causes: lung cancer (80%), catheter-related stenosis/thrombosis, fibrosing mediastinitis (histoplasmosis, Tuberculosis (TB), etc.) Contrast Enhanced CT imaging findings:… Read More »Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Syndrome