An unusual clinical presentation of angular vein varix

Orbit. 2006 Jun;25(2):141-3. doi: 10.1080/01676830600575600.

Abstract

Varices of the angular vein may arise anywhere along its length that may give rise to different clinical presentations. We report a case of a 56 year old male who presented with a medical canthal mass of 6 months duration. Surgical exploration and excison biopsy showed varix of the angular vein.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Eyelids / blood supply*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Varicose Veins / diagnosis*
  • Varicose Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Varicose Veins / pathology