Saphena varix
A saphena varix, or a saphenous varix is a dilation of the saphenous vein at its junction with the femoral vein in the groin. Saphena varix is a common surgical problem. Patient can present with a groin swelling due to saphena varix.
Clinical features
It displays a cough impulse and may be mistaken for a femoral hernia. However it has a bluish tinge and disappears on lying down. On auscultation a venous hum may be heard. It is frequently associated with varicose veins.[1] Saphena varix can be easily diagnosed by ultrasound. Saphena varix shows flow on duplex ultrasonography.
References
- ^ Prince, Jim McMorran, Damian Crowther, Stew McMorran, Steve Youngmin, Ian Wacogne, Jon Pleat, Clive. "saphena varix - General Practice Notebook". www.gpnotebook.co.uk.
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- "Saphena varix - Health Facts Review". 5 April 2016.