Vortex vein varix (clinical observations)

Suetov A.A.; Boiko E.V.; Izmaylov A.S.; Molodkina N.A.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/oftalma202213804181

Suetov A.A.

Saint Petersburg branch of S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center “MNTK “Eye Microsurgery”

ORCID: 0000-0002-8670-2964

Boiko E.V.

Saint Petersburg branch of S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center “MNTK “Eye Microsurgery”;
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov

ORCID: 0000-0002-7413-7478

Izmaylov A.S.

Saint Petersburg branch of S.N. Fyodorov National Medical Research Center «MNTK «Eye Microsurgery»

Molodkina N.A.

Saint Petersburg Branch of S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center “MNTK “Eye Microsurgery”

Vortex vein varix (clinical observations)

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Suetov A.A., Boiko E.V., Izmaylov A.S., Molodkina N.A.

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Journal: Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2022;138(4): 81‑86

DOI: 10.17116/oftalma202213804181

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Suetov AA, Boiko EV, Izmaylov AS, Molodkina NA. Vortex vein varix (clinical observations). Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2022;138(4):81‑86. (In Russ.)
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Abstract:

Varix of the vortex vein ampulla is a rare benign condition that has clinical similarities to more concerning choroidal lesions that pose a threat to vision, in particular choroidal melanoma. The article describes two clinical cases, one of which is unique due to the combination of bilateral lesion and the presence of multiple varices in one eye. A brief review of the literature on this condition is also provided.

Keywords:

varix

vortex vein

choroidal tumors

choroid

Authors:

Suetov A.A.

Saint Petersburg branch of S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center “MNTK “Eye Microsurgery”

ORCID: 0000-0002-8670-2964

Boiko E.V.

Saint Petersburg branch of S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center “MNTK “Eye Microsurgery”;
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov

ORCID: 0000-0002-7413-7478

Izmaylov A.S.

Saint Petersburg branch of S.N. Fyodorov National Medical Research Center «MNTK «Eye Microsurgery»

Molodkina N.A.

Saint Petersburg Branch of S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center “MNTK “Eye Microsurgery”

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26.02.2021

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29.04.2021

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