Venous aneurysms

Arterio-Venous Aneurysms

Acquired venous aneurysms.

A case is reported of acquired venous aneurysms in the superficial forearm veins of an oarsman. The aetiology, presentation and complications are discussed.

Current management of visceral venous aneurysms

Coronary venous aneurysms and accessory atrioventricular connections.

Histological investigation of a heart with aneurysmal malformation of the anterior cardiac vein showed atypical accessory atrioventricular pathways that could have been the basis for bypass tracts and ventricular pre-excitation. Review of other cases with coronary sinus or venous aneurysms showed a striking association with sudden death. Such malformations may not be as benign as previously tho...

Large capillary aneurysms secondary to retinal venous obstruction.

Three patients had unusually large capillary aneurysms. Two of the patients had had previous branch vein occlusions, while a third had had a central retinal vein occlusion. The large capillary aneurysms were located in areas of ischaemic retina that were drained by the previously obstructed veins. Retinal ischaemia and, possibly, increased hydrostatic pressure following vein occlusion were post...