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Vortex Vein Varix: Multimodal Imaging and Clinical Correlates.
Miri Fogel Levin1, Avner Hostovsky1, Claudia Fossataro2
1Sheba Medical Center, Goldschleger Eye Institute, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
Ophthalmology. Retina
|August 22, 2025
Summary
This study presents the largest series of vortex vein varix, detailing its characteristics and links to myopia and pachychoroid. Non-invasive imaging like OCT, ultrasound, and NIR are highlighted for diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Vascular Biology
Background:
- Vortex vein varix is a rare vascular anomaly.
- Understanding its features and associations is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the largest series of vortex vein varix.
- To describe its clinical features and associations with myopia and pachychoroid.
- To emphasize the diagnostic utility of non-invasive imaging techniques.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series analysis.
- Ophthalmic imaging including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), ultrasound, and Near-Infrared imaging (NIR).
Main Results:
- Largest reported series of vortex vein varix.
- Detailed characterization of varix features.
- Identified associations with myopia and pachychoroid spectrum disorders.
Conclusions:
- Vortex vein varix has distinct features and is associated with myopia and pachychoroid.
- OCT, ultrasound, and NIR are valuable non-invasive tools for diagnosing vortex vein varix.
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