Varices

Varices
Varices
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]}

Varicose veins, large tortuous veins usually found on legs
Sublingual varices
Esophageal varices, commonly stemming from cirrhosis of the liver, also known as oesophageal varicose
Gastric varices, commonly stemming from cirrhosis of the liver
Intestinal varices
Scrotal varices
Vulvar varices
Pelvic varices
Vesical varices, varicose veins associated with the urinary bladder
Rectal varices, which can be similar to external haemorrhoids

^ "Vericose NIH". www.translatetheweb.com. National Institute of Health. Retrieved 25 February 2021.

[1] "Vericose NIH". www.translatetheweb.com. National Institute of Health. Retrieved 25 February 2021.

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