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The spontaneous resolution of a vortex vein varix: case report
Sara L Weidmayer1,2, Hakan Demirci3
1VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Road, 48105, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. saraweidmayer@gmail.com.
Background:
The natural course of a vortex vein varix, though not well understood, has been known to remain stable. However, here we report a novel case of a vortex vein varix that resolved after an extended period of monitoring.
Case Presentation:
An asymptomatic 96-year-old Caucasian man was found to have a vortex vein varix. At his previous examination 13 months prior, his fundus was normal. At 13 months of observation, his vortex vein varix become clinically undetectable. Further follow-up confirmed continued absence of the varix.
Conclusion:
This case demonstrates the development then clinical resolution of a vortex vein varix with no clear identifiable factors for its evolution. This case is novel and offers new insight into the natural history of some vortex vein varices, implicating venous congestion as an instigator and venous collateralization as its alleviator, suggesting that vortex vein varices are likely more common than previously reported since some may be temporary and under-identified.
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