CT and MRI of Pelvic Varices in Women

Fergus V. Coakley, Shaju L Varghese, Hedvig Hricak
In: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography · 1999 · vol. 23(3) , pp. 429–434 · doi:10.1097/00004728-199905000-00018 · PMID:10348450 · W2323469365
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CT and MRI are critical for identifying pelvic varices, distinguishing them from other conditions, and assessing underlying pathology, particularly in relation to pelvic pain syndrome.

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Pelvic varices in women consist of tortuous and dilated parauterine and ovarian veins and have a characteristic appearance at CT and MRI. Imaging is critical in the evaluation of pelvic varices, both to prevent confusion with other conditions and because pelvic varices may be secondary to serious underlying pathology. Additionally, primary pelvic varices are associated with the pelvic pain syndrome, and patients with the pelvic pain syndrome may benefit from therapeutic venous embolization. Secondary pelvic varices are rarely associated with pelvic pain.
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Abdominal Imaging: Pictorial Essay CT and MRI of Pelvic Varices in Women - Fergus V. Coakley - Shaju L. Varghese - Hedvig Hricak Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography 23(3):p 429-434, May-June 1999. Abstract: Pelvic varices in women consist of tortuous and dilated parauterine and ovarian veins and have a characteristic appearance at CT and MRI. Imaging is critical in the evaluation of pelvic varices, both to prevent confusion with other conditions and because pelvic varices may be secondary to serious underlying pathology. Additionally, primary pelvic varices are associated with the pelvic pain syndrome, and patients with the pelvic pain syndrome may benefit from therapeutic venous embolization. Secondary pelvic varices are rarely associated with pelvic pain. Copyright © 1999 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

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