CTICasesDescending Esophageal Varices
Cite this case
[...]. Descending Esophageal Varices. CTICases. Published February 16, 2023. https://cticases.com/c/93xzm
Imaging findings
Tubular enhancement within the esophageal wall indicative of varices in the absence of portal hypertension, likely secondary to SVC obstruction/stenosis.
Key takeaways
Known as "downhill" varices; they are collateral pathways caused by SVC syndrome.
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