title: Ultrasonic visualization of varicosities in the female genital tract.
abstract: The characteristic ultrasonic appearance of varicosities in the female genital tract is demonstrated by examinations of three pregnant and four nonpregnant patients. The ease and importance of differentiating this entity from pelvic masses and its role as a cause of painful symptoms are indicated.
mesh_terms: D000290:Adnexa Uteri / Q000098:blood supply; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D010388:Pelvis / Q000098:blood supply; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology