Varices | |
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Specialty | Hematology |
Symptoms | Internal bleeding |
Complications | hypovolemic shock cardiac arrest |
A varix (pl.: varices) is an abnormally dilated blood vessel with a tortuous course. Varices usually occur in the venous system, but may also occur in arterial or lymphatic vessels.[1]
Examples of varices include:[citation needed]
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