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. 2023 Dec;75(4):3871-3873.
doi: 10.1007/s12070-023-03913-z. Epub 2023 Jun 10.

Vallecular Varix: An Uncommon Cause for a Common Clinical Scenario

Kanhai R Naik  1 , Siddhartha Basuroy  1 , Dheeraj Lambor  1 , Joel Nicolau Barbosa Noronha  1 , Rebecca N V Rodrigues  1
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Vallecular Varix: An Uncommon Cause for a Common Clinical Scenario

Kanhai R Naik et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Dec.

Abstract

Vallecular varix can be a rare, potentially life-threatening source for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding. It is often a diagnostic dilemma and can present as persistent Hematemesis, Haemoptysis, or Malena. We describe a case of Vallecular varix, highlighting the presentation, diagnosis, management, along with the post-operative follow-up.

Keywords: Dieulefoy lesion; Hematemesis; Upper gastrointestinal bleeding; Vallecular varix.

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Conflict of interestThe authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest.

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Bleeding Vallecular varix noted in left vallecula
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Post op day 14 of direct laryngoscopy and cautery
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