In very rare cases, gastric varices are caused by splenic vein occlusion as a result of the mass effect of slow-growing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

Matt's eye episode had been labeled a "retinal vein occlusion" and, we were told, this meant he would never be eligible for any form of coverage under its guidelines.

Grant developed the first sustained treatment for ischaemic and non-ischaemic central retinal vein occlusion.

An analysis of population from several countries estimates that approximately 16 million people worldwide may have retinal vein occlusion.

In these circumstances, the sensitivity of this method of detecting portal vein occlusion may be diminished.

Central retinal vein occlusion at Medscape.

Complications include retinal vein occlusion, acute pancreatitis, steatosis and organomegaly, and lipaemia retinalis.

Until recently there were no good treatments for macular edema caused by central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).

Central retinal vein occlusion may occur.

Growth can also cause compressive vascular problems like central retinal vein occlusion.