title: Phlebectasia of the external jugular vein: a case report.
abstract: A case of localized dilatation of the external jugular vein, with an irregularly thickened wall, enlarging during the Valsalva manoeuver, is presented. It is believed to represent a venous aneurysm, which is a rather rare condition.
authors.affiliation: Dienst Radiologie, Cedibel, Lier, Belgium.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hermans
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography