External jugular phlebectasia in children.
The most common cause of a mass in the neck appearing only during straining is a laryngocele. On the other hand, the rare jugular phlebectasia may present in a similar manner. The cause of the jugular phlebectasia remains unclear. No treatment is indicated for this benign self-limiting condition. However, surgical removal for cosmetic purposes alone consists of a unilateral excision of the internal or external jugular vein; this produces no gross side-effects. Conclusion. Every patient with a swelling in the neck that enlarges in size after the Valsalva manoeuvre, straining, coughing or sneezing should be suspected of having jugular phlebectasia.
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Department of Paediatrics of State Hospital, Edirne, Turkey.
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D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck / Q000098:blood supply; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000175:diagnosis*