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An Unusual Presentation of Varicose Veins of the Vulva
Author(s) -
Royle J. P.,
Macafee C. A. J.,
Beischer N. A.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1971.tb00465.x
Subject(s) - varicose veins , vulva , presentation (obstetrics) , medicine , varix , hernia , surgery , radiography , anatomy , general surgery , varices , cirrhosis
Summary: In the case presented, a large varix resulted in a painful lump, deep in the vulva, when the patient was standing or straining. Initially the mass was thought to be a hernia. The radiographic investigation of the patient is described and the subsequent surgical management is outlined.