title: Retroperitoneal varicose veins simulating lymph nodes.
abstract: A case of retroperitoneal varicose veins simulating neoplastic masses in a patient with unknown portal hypertension is presented. The radiological modalities of choice in differential diagnosis are briefly discussed. The use of contrast-enhanced computed tomography is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Krogh
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Bergmann
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Jensen
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space / Q000098:blood supply*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000175:diagnosis*