Vulvovaginal varicosities are an uncommon finding that may be transient or persistent, depending on the cause.
Causes of vulvovaginal varicosities include:
(1) vascular malformation
(2) pelvic congestion syndrome (with chronic pelvic pain)
(3) pregnancy
(4) cirrhosis
(5) pelvic mass with venous compression
(6) venous thrombosis
Evaluation may include:
(1) a history of how and when the varicosities arose
(2) examination of the lower extremities for varicose veins
(3) ultrasonography of pelvic veins
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Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
