title: Cephalic vein aneurysm.
abstract: Cephalic vein aneurysms are rare malformations that may develop in any part of the vascular system, and their history, presentation, and management vary depending on their site. The etiology of venous aneurysms remains unclear, although several theories have been elaborated. Venous aneurysms are unusual vascular malformations that occur equally between the sexes and are seen at any age; they can present as either a painful or a painless subcutaneous mass. No serious complications have been reported from upper extremity venous aneurysms. Surgical excision is the definitive management for most of these. The case reported here presented with a painless and mobile, soft, subcutaneous mass that caused only cosmetic concern.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. wfaraj@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Walid
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Faraj
authors.forename: Francesca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Selmo
authors.forename: Mia
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hindi
authors.forename: Fadi
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Haddad
authors.forename: Ismail
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Khalil
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D010690:Phlebography; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures; D014680:Veins / Q000473:pathology