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A 21-year-old female asked about a 12-year-old male:
causes of large bulging veins in 12 y/o male kid?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kirk Charles answered
Vascular Surgery 22 years experience
Concerned: I would be worried about a bloodclot on the affected side. If both sides affected then look for pelvic problem. Not normal for large bulging veins in 12 yo. Have evaluation by specialist.
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Dr. Nick (Donald) Morrison commented
Phlebology 30 years experience
There are many forms of venous malformations or arteriovenous malformations.
We had a 10 y/O with aplastic femoral vein on one leg. Therefore she could not have her varicose veins removed. Centers that treat venous malformations can do a
Apr 9, 2013
Dr. Nick (Donald) Morrison commented
Phlebology 30 years experience
Venous duplex ultrasound and MRV (MRI of veins) evaluated by a phlebologist or malformation specialist.
Apr 9, 2013
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