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.
Cheang
P P
PP
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, South Wales, UK. ppcheang@medix-uk.com
Fryer
J
J
Ayoub
O
O
Singh
V
V
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*