May Varicose Veins Be The First Symptom As A Manifestation Of Constrictive Pericarditis? A case report
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May Varicose Veins Be The First Symptom As A Manifestation Of Constrictive Pericarditis? A case report

Anatol J Gen Med Res 2013;23(3):155-158 DOI: 10.5222/terh.2013.61326
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Abstract

A 54-year-old man was admitted with complaints due to varicoseveins. Constrictive pericarditis was found as the etiology of venous insufficiency. He was treated successfully with surgery. It should be remembered that patients with constrictive patients may rarely present with venous insufficiency symptoms.

Keywords: Constrictive pericarditis, Pericardiectomy, Varicose veins.