Orbital varix: A rare case of unilateral exophthalmos, case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102346
Abstract: The etiologies of unilateral exophthalmos are multiple, rarely represented by an intra- or extra-conical vascular mass. Orbito-palpebral varixes are rare (2% of orbital masses) and represent a main cause of unilateral intermittent exophthalmos, often of… read more here.
Keywords: varix; unilateral exophthalmos; case; orbito palpebral ... See more keywords
Esophageal Varix in an Adult Fontan Survivor
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.8964-17
Abstract: A 27-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for the investigation of the causes of melena and anemia. At seven years of age, she had undergone a Fontan operation of total cavo-pulmonary connection (TCPC) for… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal varix; varix; picture; adult fontan ... See more keywords
Thrombosed orbital varix of the inferior ophthalmic vein: A rare cause of acute unilateral proptosis
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_236_2023
Abstract: Orbital varices are rare, accounting for only 0–1.3% of orbital masses. They can be found incidentally or cause mild to serious sequelae, including hemorrhage and optic nerve compression. We report a case of a 74-year-old… read more here.
Keywords: orbital varix; unilateral proptosis; varix inferior; inferior ophthalmic ... See more keywords