Abstract Varicose veins of the lower limbs are common.However, pulsatile varicose veins are unusual.They could be an indicator of a sinister underlying pathology, such as severe cardiac dysfunction.It charcotabs is easy to miss these rare cases during clinical workup, which can result in futile treatment with potentially dangerous consequences.
In this report, we describe 2 cases of pulsatile varicose veins that highlight different t5 dermatome etiologies and management strategies for this condition.