Pulsatile varicose veins: an uncommon presentation of a common condition

Varizes pulsáteis: uma apresentação incomum de uma condição comum

Abstract

Varicose veins of the lower limbs are common. However, pulsatile varicose veins are unusual. They could be an indicator of a sinister underlying pathology, such as severe cardiac dysfunction. It is easy to miss these rare cases during clinical workup, which can result in futile treatment with potentially dangerous consequences. In this report, we describe 2 cases of pulsatile varicose veins that highlight different etiologies and management strategies for this condition.

Keywords:
pulsatile varicose veins; Parkes Weber syndrome; tri-cuspid regurgitation; secondary varicose veins