[Usefulness of color doppler ultrasonography for imaging orbital varices].
OBJECTIVE
The lesions are difficult to visualize in image diagnostics. The paper aims at describing abilities of ultrasonography in the assessment of varices of the orbit.


METHODS
The results of color Doppler examinations in 12 patients with moderate proptosis, in whom the presence of varices was suspected, are presented.


RESULTS
The method allowed for identification and evaluation of the flow in the orbital region. The typical appearance of orbital varices and changes of the flow during the Valsalva's manoeuvre are described.


CONCLUSIONS
The authors indicate a high usefulness of the method in the assessment of the orbital varices.
Stefańczyk
L
L
Oddziału Okulistyki Centrum Zdrowia Matki Polki.
Orawiec
B
B
Czajkowski
J
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005094:Exophthalmos / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009915:Orbit / Q000098:blood supply*; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D014636:Valsalva Maneuver; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*