Can orbital varicose vein die?

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Varicose vein is a common abnormal dilation of vein in orbit. The lesion is composed of one or more or cystic dilated veins. The lesion often surrounds normal orbital structures, such as optic nerve and extraocular muscle. The vascular lumen is large and the wall is thin. The larger vessels contain elastic fibers. Will the orbital varicose veins die? Let's talk about it

Can orbital varicose vein die?

The causes of the increase of internal jugular vein pressure, such as lowering head, bending over, coughing and suffocating, can cause exophthalmos on the affected side. Exophthalmos is accompanied by elevated intraorbital pressure, such as orbital distension, nausea and vomiting, vision loss, diplopia, eye movement disorder and eyelid covering eyeball. These symptoms disappeared after standing upright.

Long term abnormal venous congestion in orbit, compression of adipose tissue, resulting in reduced volume, enophthalmos when upright, serious cases of two eye protrusion difference of 6 mm or more, the eyeball and its surrounding eyelids are caused by enophthalmos orbital edge exposure.

When the neck was compressed, a-ultrasound showed multiple or single low reflex lesions. With the relaxation of neck pressure (compression of the jugular vein) or the patient standing upright, venous blood flow returned, and the abnormal vessels in the orbit gradually emptied. A-ultrasound restored the normal orbital image. This dynamic change is very valuable for the diagnosis of varicose veins; B-ultrasound showed that the retrobulbar fat became larger. One or more hypoechoic masses appeared in the normal retrobulbar fat, which were round, oval or irregular. Phlebolith often appeared in the lesions of orbital varicose veins. B-ultrasound showed hyperechoic spots, which was very helpful for the diagnosis.

matters needing attention

When the condition is not serious, it can be closely observed and treated conservatively. For example, we should try our best to avoid lowering the head, over exertion and various inducements that cause the increase of internal jugular vein pressure and exophthalmos; Sleep pillow high, sneezing, coughing patients with hand pressure on the affected eye; When you have to work with your head down, you should use squatting position instead; If the above measures still affect the normal work and life, seriously damage the beauty, or abnormal varicose veins cause orbital hemorrhage, surgical treatment can be considered.