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Vallecular Varix: An Uncommon Cause for a Common Clinical Scenario

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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.

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  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Goa Medical College, Goa, India

    Kanhai R. Naik, Siddhartha Basuroy, Dheeraj Lambor, Joel Nicolau Barbosa Noronha & Rebecca N.V Rodrigues

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Naik, K.R., Basuroy, S., Lambor, D. et al. Vallecular Varix: An Uncommon Cause for a Common Clinical Scenario. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 75, 3871–3873 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-023-03913-z

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