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Phlebectasia of Internal Jugular Vein- A Rare Differential Case of Neck Swelling With Review of Literature
INTRODUCTION: Internal jugular vein ectasia is a condition in which there is a dilatation of the internal jugular vein. A patient usually presents in the first decade with swelling in the neck, which aggravates in size while straining or coughing. This is a very rare condition and the chances of mis...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2019
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6666941/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31384591 |
Sumario: | INTRODUCTION: Internal jugular vein ectasia is a condition in which there is a dilatation of the internal jugular vein. A patient usually presents in the first decade with swelling in the neck, which aggravates in size while straining or coughing. This is a very rare condition and the chances of misdiagnosis are quite high. It is diagnosed by proper history taking, examination, and radiological study. CASE REPORT: We reported the case of a seven-year-old female presenting with right-sided swelling in the neck aggravating in size while straining or coughing. Regular follow-up was advised. Swelling regression was observed after one year of follow-up without any surgical treatment. CONCLUSION: This is a self-limiting condition and usually the treatment is not warranted. Regular follow-up is advised for the patient. |
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