Retroperitoneal varicose veins simulating lymph nodes.
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.
Krogh
J
J
Department of Urology, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Bergmann
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Jensen
P K
PK
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*