title: Bilateral internal jugular vein phlebectasia.
abstract: Phlebectasia is a dilation of a vein. Jugular vein phlebectasia can occur in any part of the jugular venous system. It is an uncommon cause of cervical swelling in children. We report a rare case of bilateral internal jugular vein phlebectasia presenting as bilateral neck swelling in a child. We also review the literature on the clinical features of this entity and the differential diagnosis, methods of imaging, and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. flzydgn@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Filiz
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Aydoğan
authors.forename: Eren
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Taştan
authors.forename: Emine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Aydin
authors.forename: Melih
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kürkçüoğlu
authors.forename: Selda
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Demir
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male