Bilateral internal jugular vein ectasia: a report of two cases.
Internal jugular vein ectasia is a venous anomaly commonly presenting as a unilateral neck swelling in children and adults. Literature reports of bilateral presentation are rare. Bilateral Doppler ultrasonography is the diagnostic investigation of choice. The possible pathology, aetiology and management are discussed. Conservative management of bilateral cases is recommended in uncomplicated cases.
Gendeh
B S
BS
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, National University of Malaysia (NUM), Kuala Lumpur.
Dhillon
M K
MK
Hamzah
M
M
D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005082:Physical Exertion; D014463:Ultrasonography