Pelvic congestion syndrome

Case contributed by Dr Chris O'Donnell ◉

Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Chronic pelvic pain. Previous parturition.

Patient Data

Age: 40

Gender: Female

From the case: Pelvic congestion syndrome

Modality: CT

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Axial C+ portal venous phase

Multiple venous varicosities in the left adnexum extending into the uterus and vagina feed by a dilated left ovarian vein arising form the left renal vein - this is the testicular varicocoele equivalent in females and usually occurs following parturition.