Varicocele
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
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Vein Pathology
Varicose Veins
Brief anatomy and physiology of the venous system of the lower extremities The venous system, in contrast to the arterial system, functions under different conditions. In the arterial system blood is pumped from the heart… Read More »Varicose Veins
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
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
Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava (SVC)
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)
Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Syndrome
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