title: [Thrombosed external jugular vein aneurysm: a rare cause of neck mass].
abstract: Venous aneurysms are rarely responsible for neck masses, and regarding the neck veins, external jugular vein aneurysms are extremely uncommon, with a few cases reported in the literature. Although most cases are asymptomatic, they may cause pain, be complicated by thrombosis or even rupture. Imaging studies have a role in the diagnosis and surgical planning of this pathology. With emphasis on the imaging techniques, the authors present a case of an external jugular vein aneurysm, initially asymptomatic but thereafter complicated with thrombosis.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Imagiologia. Hospital Distrital de Santarém. Santarém. Portugal.
authors.forename: Inês Santiago
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Martins
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Imagiologia. Hospital Distrital de Santarém. Santarém. Portugal.
authors.forename: Hugo Pisco
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Pacheco
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Imagiologia. Hospital Distrital de Santarém. Santarém. Portugal.
authors.forename: Isabel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sapeira
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D009333:Neck; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*