[Fast-growing atypical cervical mass].
Aneurysms of the jugular vein are an uncommon condition, typical of childhood and adolescence although they can appear at any age. Clinically, they normally constitute an asymptomatic cervical mass which increases when Valsalva's manoeuvre is applied. Doppler echography is the most effective diagnostic test, with CT or NMR for doubtful situations. Treatment is conservative except for complications or major aesthetic repercussions. We present here the case of a 65-year-old female patient, and review the literature regarding aneurysms of the jugular vein.
Serradilla López
José Manuel
JM
Hospital Clínico Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, España. joseserraorl@yahoo.es
González Sánchez
Miriam
M
Coscarón Blanco
Enrique
E
García
Laura Isabel
LI
Jañez Moral
Mateo
M
Batuecas Caletrio
Angel
A
D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler