[Internal jugular vein spontaneous thrombosis. Clinical case and review of the literature].
Internal jugular vein thrombosis (IJT) represents a potentially serious pathology that can be spontaneous or secondary to head and neck infections, surgery, venous catheterization and intravenous drug abuse among others. We report the case of a male affected with IJT without clear cause after performing a complete exam which included ultrasonography, Doppler and contrast-enhanced CT scanning to confirm the diagnosis. Actually its treatment is mainly mediacl by antibiotic therapy and anticoagulants. Besides, it must be excluded an associated neoplasm.
Pino Rivero
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Complejo Hospitalario Infanta Cristina, Facultativo Especialista de Otorrinolaringologia, Badajoz. vicentepinorivero@terra.com
Pantoja Hernández
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González Palomino
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Trinidad Ramos
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Pardo Romero
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Marcos García
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Blasco Huelva
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D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin