Saphena varix

A saphena varix, or saphenous varix, is a dilation of the saphenous vein at its junction with the femoral vein in the groin. It is a common surgical problem, and patients may present with groin swelling.

Clinical features

It displays a cough impulse and may be mistaken for a femoral hernia. However it has a bluish tinge and disappears on lying down. On auscultation a venous hum may be heard. It is frequently associated with varicose veins.[1] Saphena varix can be easily diagnosed by ultrasound. Saphena varix shows flow on duplex ultrasonography.

References
  1. Prince, Jim McMorran, Damian Crowther, Stew McMorran, Steve Youngmin, Ian Wacogne, Jon Pleat, Clive. "saphena varix - General Practice Notebook". www.gpnotebook.co.uk.
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