Phlebectasia of the external jugular vein: a case report.
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.
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Dienst Radiologie, Cedibel, Lier, Belgium.
D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography