Intraparotid facial varix

Autor: Jeffrey E. Silpe, MD, Regis Hila, MD, Gregg S. Landis, MD, Yana Etkin, MD
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 13-15 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2468-4287
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2021.08.006
Popis: A 72-year-old man had presented with a 4-day history of progressive left-sided facial swelling associated with pain. The physical examination revealed left facial fullness over the parotid gland without tenderness to palpation. His vital signs and laboratory test findings were within normal limits. A computed tomography scan demonstrated a left facial varix measuring 3.4 cm × 2.8 cm within an unremarkable-appearing parotid gland. Parotidectomy vs close observation were discussed, and the patient decided to pursue nonoperative management. Ultimately, his symptoms were self-limited, and the swelling had resolved within 6 months after the diagnosis. Interval computed tomography demonstrated a thrombosed left facial varix measuring 1.3 cm × 1.1 cm.
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