Thrombosed varix in the submandibular space

Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 1998 Nov;27(6):367-70. doi: 10.1038/sj/dmfr/4600391.

Abstract

Thrombosed varix in the oral region often appears as a pigmented mass in the mucosa simulating a hemangiomatous lesion. It rarely occurs in the deeper orofacial region. We report a case of thrombosed varix in the submandibular space with symptoms of a tumor. The clinical symptoms and MRI and CT findings are discussed. The clinical symptoms were not characteristics. High signal intensity on CT (80 HU) and a concentric signal distribution on CT and MRI may suggest a thrombosed varix.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chin / blood supply*
  • Chin / diagnostic imaging*
  • Chin / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Varicose Veins / complications
  • Varicose Veins / diagnostic imaging*
  • Venous Thrombosis / complications
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging*