External Jugular Vein Aneurysm Research Articles

External Jugular Vein Aneurysm Presenting as a Cervical Mass

Venous aneurysms are rare causes of neck mass. Among neck veins, aneurysms of the external jugular vein are extremely uncommon. We present a case of a woman with a history of prior internal jugular vein catheterization who presented at a rural primary health care unit with a nontender progressively enlarging swelling in the right supraclavicular region. B-mode and Doppler ultrasound examination revealed a saccular dilatation of the external jugular vein, suggesting a posttraumatic venous aneurysm. Saccular aneurysms of the external jugular vein are uncommon and only rarely lead to serious complications. Access to ultrasound examination can allow early detection of this entity.

IMAGING DIAGNOSIS—CONGENITAL VENOUS ANEURYSM OF THE LEFT EXTERNAL JUGULAR VEIN

Primary congenital jugular vein aneurysms are rare with only one prior report in a canine patient. Herein, we describe an 18-week-old Flat Coated Retriever dog in which ultrasound was used to diagnose a primary congenital external jugular vein aneurysm with concurrent dilatation of the internal jugular vein. The aneurysm was successfully removed and the dog remains disease free 24 months postoperatively. Histopathologic analysis was used to validate the ultrasound-based diagnosis.

External jugular vein aneurysm: Clinical and radiologic imaging findings

The venous aneurysm is a rare cause of a neck mass. Among neck veins, involvement of the anterior jugular vein is uncommon. The diagnosis is suggested by clinical features and can be confirmed by noninvasive radiology. There have been reports of assessment of cervical venous aneurysms by Doppler ultrasonographic examination and magnetic resonance (MR) angiography. In this case, we report clinical features and multi-detector computed tomography angiography (MDCTA) imaging findings of an external jugular vein aneurysm.

External jugulary vein aneurysm: a rare cause if neck swelling

lettersExternal jugulary vein aneurysm: a rare cause if neck swelling Mehmet Ali Kaygin, Bilgehan Erkut, and Munacettin Ceviz Mehmet Ali Kaygin Search for more papers by this author , Bilgehan Erkut Search for more papers by this author , and Munacettin Ceviz Search for more papers by this author Published Online::7 Feb 2008https://doi.org/10.5144/0256-4947.2008.62SectionsPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload citationTrack citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail AboutIntroductionTo the Editor: In contrast to aretrial aneurysms, true venous aneurysms are rarely encountered.1 Aneurysmal dilatations in cervical veins are rare due to low pressure in the vena cava system.A 4-year-old male was admitted to our clinic with a progressive swelling in the right side of the neck. The swelling was well demonstrated by the Valsalva manoeuvre. The swollen part had developed 2 months prior to admission to our clinic. The mass localized laterally to the right sternocleidomastoid muscle. Physical examination revealed a soft, round, mobile, non-pulsating mass approximately 5×4 cm in diameter. Other systems were normal. The differential diagnosis included a laryngocele, a superior mediastinum tumor or cyst and a venous aneurysm. Diagnosis was made using multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT). MSCT of the region of the abnormality revealed an external jugular vein aneurysm (Figure 1A, B). An operation was performed under general anesthesia. The aneurysm was freed from the neighboring tissues by separation with supraclavicular incision, and an aneurysmal dilatation was extracted. The postoperative course was uneventful. Histopathological examination revealed congested vein structures with thinning in the elastic layer. The lesions were therefore evaluated as true venous aneurysms. The patient was discharged the day after surgery, and remained asymptomatic for the next year.Figure 1 Multi-slice computed tomography depicts right external jugulary vein aneurysm (arrows).Download FigureWe suggest that such venous aneurysms should be considered for surgery, because of important complications such as pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis, rupture and thrombus formations.2 Although these are quite rare, it is important to keep such a rare entity in mind in the differential diagnosis of swellings in the neck region.ARTICLE REFERENCES:1. Ekim H, Ozen S. "Primary venous aneurysm of the external jugular vein" . EJM. 2002; 7:24-5. Google Scholar2. Matsuura Y, Higo M, Yamashina H, Tamura M, Kitaoka T, Fukuhara T, et al. "A case report of venous aneurysm of the neck vein" . Jpn J Surg. 1981; 11(1):39-42. Google Scholar Previous article Next article FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 28, Issue 1January-February 2008 Metrics History Published online7 February 2008 InformationCopyright © 2008, Annals of Saudi MedicineThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.PDF download

Aneurysm of External Jugular Vein: Case Report and Review of Literature—A Case Report

Aneurysms of external jugular vein in absence of hemodynamic changes are rare. A case of such a lesion is described. In this instance echo-color-Doppler examination gave sufficient information for final diagnosis and surgical treat ment. Microscopic study showed a localized structural alteration of the venous wall. These findings support the hypothesis of a focal congenital defect in the formation of the venous wall.

A CASE OF EXTERNAL JUGULAR VENOUS ANEURYSM WITH USEFUL PREOPERATIVE INFORMATION OF MR ANGIOGRAPHY

Venous dilatation in the absence of varicose vein of the lower extremities is a rare disease. A case of venous aneurysm of the external jugular vein is reported.The case was a 49-year-old female who was admitted to our hospital with the chief complaint of a tumor on the right side of the neck. The soft tumor 3×2 cm in size was palpable on the right side of the neck. MR angiography revealed a venous aneurysm of external jugular vein with thrombus formation. The venous aneurysm was excised under general anesthesia. The operative findings well coincided with those of MR angiography. Histopathologic examination revealed a thinned venous wall, structural anomaly of venous muscle and intimal thickness in part.The MR angiography is non-invasive and able to provide more accurate information about the peripheral vascular diseases.