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 Auscultation (based on the Latin verb ''auscultare'' "to listen") is listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope. Auscultation is performed for the purposes of examining the circulatory and respiratory systems (hea ...

a venous hum may be heard. It is frequently associated with varicose veins. Saphena varix can be easily diagnosed by ultrasound. Saphena varix shows flow on duplex ultrasonography.

References

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