[Clinical analysis of primary orbital varix]

Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi. 1998 Sep;34(5):393-5.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To analyze and summarize the clinical and imaging signs, diagnosis and treatment of primary orbital varix.

Method: 218 cases of primary orbital varix in 20 years were analyzed.

Results: Positional proptosis was the primary sign. Ultrasound examination showed that a characteristic well-out-lined lesion with low or without reflection of sound appeared in the orbital fat when the internal carotid vein was compressed.

Conclusion: To recognize the characteristic imaging signs of orbital varix in ultrasound examination is valuable for the choice of treatment.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Orbit / blood supply*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Varicose Veins / diagnosis*
  • Varicose Veins / therapy