Varicose Veins of the Upper Extremity: Why and How We Treat Them?

Primary varicose veins of the upper extremity constitute a rare pathological entity with a few references in the literature, in contrast to those of the lower extremity. The diagnostic approach is necessary in order to eliminate the case of secondary varicose veins, whereas the therapy is similar to those of the lower extremity. We present the case of a 37 year-old male with primary varicose veins of the upper extremity, at the distribution of basilic vein. Figure 1: Clinical presentation of primary varicose veins of the upper extremity.