Case report: The ultrasound and doppler appearances of pelvic varices

Dilatation of the veins of the broad ligament and ovarian plexi cause a very specific clinical entity called the pelvic congestion or pelvic pain syndrome. The ultrasound and Doppler appearances of this condition are unique and should be easily recognized. We describe these appearances in one patien...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical radiology 1991-09, Vol.44 (3), p.208-209
Hauptverfasser:	Hodgson, T.J., Reed, M.W.R., Peck, R.J., Hemingway, A.P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Broad Ligament - blood supply Female Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Medical sciences Ovary - blood supply Ultrasonic investigative techniques Ultrasonography Varicose Veins - diagnostic imaging Varicose Veins - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Dilatation of the veins of the broad ligament and ovarian plexi cause a very specific clinical entity called the pelvic congestion or pelvic pain syndrome. The ultrasound and Doppler appearances of this condition are unique and should be easily recognized. We describe these appearances in one patient and review the literature.
ISSN:	0009-9260 1365-229X
DOI:	10.1016/S0009-9260(05)80877-3