A varix (pl. varices) is an abnormally dilated vessel with a tortuous course. Varices usually occur in the
venous system, but may also occur in
arterial or
lymphatic vessels.
Examples of varices include:
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Varicose veins, large tortuous veins usually found on legs
* Sublingual varices
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Esophageal varices
Esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension, commonly due to cirrhosis. People with esophageal varices have a strong tendency to develop ...
, commonly stemming from cirrhosis of the liver, also known as oesophageal varicose
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Gastric varices, commonly stemming from cirrhosis of the liver
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Intestinal varices
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Scrotal varices
* Vulvar varices
* Pelvic varices
* Vesical varices, varicose veins associated with the urinary bladder
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Rectal varices, which can be similar to external haemorrhoids
See also
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Varicose ulcer
Venous ulcer is defined by the American Venous Forum as "a full-thickness defect of skin, most frequently in the ankle region, that fails to heal spontaneously and is sustained by chronic venous disease, based on venous duplex ultrasound testing." ...
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Varix (mollusc)
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Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes