title: Spontaneous rupture of a lower extremity varix: case report.
abstract: A case of spontaneous hemorrhage from a lower extremity varix is presented. The diagnosis was made by venography. This prompted emergent surgical repair of the varix.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Teitelbaum
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging