A saphena varix, or a saphenous varix is a dilation of the saphenous vein at its junction with the femoral vein in the groin. Saphena varix is a common surgical problem. Patient can present with a groin swelling due to saphena varix.
Clinical features
It displays a cough impulse and may be mistaken for a femoral hernia. However it has a bluish tinge and disappears on lying down. On auscultation a venous hum may be heard. It is frequently associated with varicose veins. Saphena varix can be easily diagnosed by ultrasound. Saphena varix shows flow on duplex ultrasonography.
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