Bilateral internal jugular vein phlebectasia

Bilateral internal jugular vein phlebectasia

Phlebectasia is a dilation of a vein. Jugular vein phlebectasia can occur in any part of the jugular venous system. It is an uncommon cause of cervical swelling in children. We report a rare case of bilateral internal jugular vein phlebectasia presenting as bilateral neck swelling in a child. We als...

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Veröffentlicht in:Ear, nose, & throat journal nose, & throat journal, 2011-03, Vol.90 (3), p.E1-E3
Hauptverfasser: Aydoğan, Filiz, Taştan, Eren, Aydin, Emine, Kürkçüoğlu, Melih, Demir, Selda
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Dilatation, Pathologic - diagnosis
Dilatation, Pathologic - etiology
Dilatation, Pathologic - therapy
Humans
Jugular Veins - pathology
Male
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Zusammenfassung:Phlebectasia is a dilation of a vein. Jugular vein phlebectasia can occur in any part of the jugular venous system. It is an uncommon cause of cervical swelling in children. We report a rare case of bilateral internal jugular vein phlebectasia presenting as bilateral neck swelling in a child. We also review the literature on the clinical features of this entity and the differential diagnosis, methods of imaging, and treatment.
ISSN:0145-5613
1942-7522
DOI:10.1177/014556131109000312