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Semin intervent Radiol 2023; 40(04): 384-388
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771040
Review Article

Interventional Treatment of Labial Varices

Victoria Risner
1   Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
,
Yuko McColgan
2   Yuko McColgan, Brookline, Massachusetts
,
Gloria Salazar
1   Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Abstract

Labial varices are commonly seen in women with varicose veins of the pelvis. Initial management is conservative management since labial varies typically resolve, particularly in pregnant patients following delivery. Varices can be seen also in association with pelvic varices in the pelvic venous disease spectrum. Sclerotherapy is often the management. This article reviews the presentation and treatment of patients with labial varices, with a focus on interventional radiologic management.

Keywords

interventional radiology - varices - labial - vulvar - sclerotherapy - pelvic venous disorder


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Article published online:
10 August 2023

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