Spontaneous bilateral internal jugular vein thrombosis: a sign of metastasis.
Head and neck swellings are common referrals to the otolaryngology department, with a wide range of aetiologies. Internal jugular vein thrombosis presenting as swelling in the neck is a rare occurrence. The authors report a case of bilateral internal jugular vein thrombosis secondary to malignant lymphadenopathy of unknown origin. The patient presented with a short history of a diffuse swelling in the neck with neck stiffness. Examination revealed palpable cervical and axillary lymphadenopathy. Causes of spontaneous internal jugular vein thrombosis were discussed.
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, South Wales, UK. ppcheang@medix-uk.com
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D009382:Neoplasms, Unknown Primary / Q000150:complications*; D010257:Paraneoplastic Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*