[Pelvic varicose veins thrombosis in a patient with pulmonary embolism]

JBR-BTR. 2008 Sep-Oct;91(5):200-2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We describe hereafter a case of idiopathic varicose veins in a patient with pulmonary embolism. To our knowledge, the condition has not been reported yet in the literature and enhances the usefulness of complementing the workup of pulmonary embolism by pelvic examination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Pelvis / blood supply*
  • Pelvis / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Embolism / complications
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis*
  • Radiography
  • Varicose Veins / diagnosis*
  • Varicose Veins / etiology
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis*
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology