Detecting ovarian varicose veins by imaging means?

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Trinh Van Dong - Radiologist - Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital. Master, Doctor Trinh Van Dong has nearly 10 years of experience in the field of Diagnostic Imaging, especially has strengths in performing techniques: X-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance.
Ovarian varices are often asymptomatic and detected on ultrasound imaging. When diagnosed, doctors often advise patients to do additional tests such as venography, venous magnetic resonance, MRI, CT,...

1. Ovarian varicose veins


Ovarian varicose veins, caused by genital venous congestive syndrome, are a common cause of chronic pelvic pain, often without symptoms. Women who are between the ages of 20 and 45 and have had multiple pregnancies are at higher risk. However, about 30% of chronic pelvic pain cases have ovarian varices.
Clinical manifestations of ovarian varicocele are chronic lower abdominal pain, back pain, pain often dull and prolonged, increasing when during menstruation, after sexual intercourse, there is pregnancy, fatigue from standing a lot,...
Some other symptoms include:
Bladder irritation causing urinary incontinence Irregular menstruation Vaginal discharge Varicose veins of the vulva, buttocks or thighs.

Biểu hiện lâm sàng của suy giãn tĩnh mạch buồng trứng là đau bụng dưới mãn tính
Biểu hiện lâm sàng của suy giãn tĩnh mạch buồng trứng là đau bụng dưới mãn tính

2. Diagnostic imaging facilities


Ultrasound is the diagnostic method performed. However, ultrasound cannot see varicose veins in women when they are lying still. Therefore, patients are often given a number of additional tests such as: venography, venous magnetic resonance, CT scan, MRI,...
Detecting ovarian varicose veins by diagnostic means images include:
Subframe ultrasound: A simple and easy-to-implement imaging method. However, to diagnose ovarian varicose veins, it is necessary to be examined by experienced doctors, combined with doppler ultrasound. Transvaginal ultrasound: Using an ultrasound device inserted into the patient's vagina, through which to evaluate the pathological condition of the uterus, appendages and the genitourinary system. This method has a high diagnostic value, but it must be performed by an experienced physician. On the other hand, inserting the ultrasound probe into the vagina is sometimes uncomfortable for the patient. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis: is the current best non-invasive diagnostic method in the diagnosis of genital varicose veins and pelvic congestive syndrome. May or may not be combined with injection of magnetic contrast agents. MRI also allows to exclude a number of other diseases such as endometriosis, endometriosis, uterine fibroids... Pelvic venography: This is the most accurate diagnostic method. It is performed by inserting a catheter into the genital vein, then injecting contrast material, and then digitizing the background with digital angiography. However, this is an invasive imaging method, performed by an interventional radiologist in the operating room with specialized equipment. Currently, pelvic venography is usually performed only when a decision is made to treat embolization.

Siêu âm vùng tiểu khung phát hiện suy giãn tĩnh mạch buồng trứng
Siêu âm vùng tiểu khung phát hiện suy giãn tĩnh mạch buồng trứng

In summary, ovarian varices are often asymptomatic, and detected on ultrasound imaging. However, ultrasound will not show varicose veins when lying still. Therefore, doctors often advise patients to do additional tests to identify varicose veins such as: venography, venous magnetic resonance, MRI, CT,...
To help customers detect and treat varicose veins. For early treatment of other gynecological diseases, Vinmec International General Hospital has a basic gynecological examination and screening package, helping customers to detect inflammatory diseases early for easy and inexpensive treatment. . Screening detects gynecological cancer (cervical cancer) early even when there are no symptoms.
Basic gynecological examination and screening package for female customers, has no age limit and may have the following symptoms:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Having menstrual problems: irregular menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual cycle Irregular vaginal discharge (smell, different color) Vaginal pain and itching Female clients have several risk factors such as poor personal hygiene, Unsafe sex, abortion,... Female customers have other symptoms such as: Abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, pain in the intimate area, abnormal vaginal bleeding.

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