BD75.3

Pelvic varices

Varizes pélvicas

Category

Definition

The presence of dilated and incompetent ovarian and pelvic veins in women. These may cause no symptoms but may be associated with chronic pelvic pain (pelvic congestion syndrome) or with externally apparent vulvovaginal varicosities.

Index Terms

Pelvic varicesvarix of pelvispelvic varicose veinBladder varicesVarix of bladderOvarian varicesovarian varicocelevarix of ovaryVarices of broad ligamentvarix of broad ligamentVarices of uterine ligament