Lower limb varicosities (x-ray)

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left leg chronic swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Multiple tubular opacities are seen at the subcutaneous tissue of the left leg.

Case Discussion

Incidental finding of multiple tubular opacities in the left leg is in favor of varicose veins in the territory of the great saphenous vein. 

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