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[A case of venous aneurysm]
S Hayashi1, H Ishihara, Y Hamanaka
1First Department of Surgery, Hiroshima University, School of Medicine, Japan.
Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi
|June 1, 1993
Summary
A venous aneurysm, a rare condition, was surgically removed from a 70-year-old woman. Histological analysis revealed weakened venous walls, suggesting congenital fragility as a cause. Venous aneurysms are distinct from varicose veins.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Vascular Medicine
- Histopathology
Background:
- Venous aneurysms (VA) are rare vascular malformations distinct from varicose veins.
- Congenital venous wall fragility is hypothesized as a primary cause of VA.
- Clinical presentation often involves a soft mass, as seen in this case.