ORBITAL VARIX
It is an uncommon vascular malformation that is composed of enlarged single or multiple tubular venous channels within the orbit with direct communication to the systemic venous system.
Orbital venous varices are divided into primary and secondary.
Primary orbital varices are idiopathic and most likely congenital. They are confined to the orbit.
Secondary orbital venous varices are those that are acquired due to increased blood flow as a result of intracranial arteriovenous malformations, caroticocavernous fistula, dural arteriovenous fistula which drain via the orbit .Secondary orbital varices also occur in association with vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations and occasionally with venous angiomas.
It presents with intermittent proptosis which increases with straining, crying or stooping.
Orbital varix is usually diagnosed between the ages of 10 to 30 years. However, it may be seen in any age group, including neonates. Varix usually affects superior ophthalmic vein. Other veins of the orbit may also be involved.
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HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT:
ARNICA MONTANA
Varicosity with extreme soreness and bruised feeling. Bruised feeling all through the body as if beaten. swollen, red, and hot.
AMBRA GRISEA
Varicose veins of left eye. Painful. During menstruation, increased swelling of varicose veins, with pressure in the legs
CALCAREA FLOURICA
Enlarged, hard varicose veins. Varicose veins are knotted. Veins dilate, and become varicose inflamed.
CARBO VEGETABILIS
Varicose easily bleeding Varicose veins during pregnancy.
FLUORIC ACID
Varicose veins, especially chronic. Varicose veins tending to ulceration. Painful varicose veins, worse from warmth
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA
MILLIFOLIUM
PULSATILLA NIGRICANS
VIPERA