Oral varix: a review

Abstract

Except for a higher incidence of OV in elder individuals, there is limited evidence that supports its relationship with medical conditions such us cardiovascular diseases or portal hypertension. Also, there is no consensus regarding its pathogenesis, but the hemodynamic theory embodies the most comprehensive approach. The high prevalence in elderly people stresses the need for regular oral examination, but more detailed studies regarding OV in relation to systemic diseases are needed.

Evaluation of the factors associated with sublingual varices: a descriptive clinical study

“…Varices are abnormally dilated tortuous veins or venules, artery or lymphatic vessels; however, the term refers venous lesions for the oral cavity [10,18]. Sublingual varices (SV) involving the lateral branches of vena profunda linguae are common type of acquired vascular lesions [8,26].…”

“…Sublingual varices (SV) involving the lateral branches of vena profunda linguae are common type of acquired vascular lesions [8,26]. This benign condition has been given various names including lingual or sublingual varicosities, phlebectasia linguae, caviar tongue, spots or lesions [18]. Although oral varices are most frequently seen on the ventral surface of the tongue, they may also occur on the lips and floor of the mouth.…”

“…Although oral varices are most frequently seen on the ventral surface of the tongue, they may also occur on the lips and floor of the mouth. Less frequently a varix, which is a focal dilatation of vein, may occur on buccal mucosa, labial commissures, and sometimes soft and hard palate [18].…”

“…These results arises a question whether cardiovascular system diseases as a whole or only hypertensive disease is related to SV. Lazos et al [18] emphasized that more detailed studies are needed to explain relations between varices and systemic diseases, which may contribute to early diagnosis of possible medical conditions during intraoral examination. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate some potential risk factors suggested previously, including hypertensive disease, other diseases of the circulatory system, diabetes mellitus, varicose veins of lower extremities, smoking, and denture wearing for the development of SV in patients through a wide age range.…”

Benign vascular lesions of the lips: Diagnostic approach

“…Among benign vascular lesions that occur in the lips hemangiomas, vascular malformation, venous lake, thrombus, bruises, papillary endothelial hyperplasia and pyogenic granuloma have been described . Usually, the final diagnosis of those lesions depends on an association of clinical history and their histopathologic aspects.…”