title: An Intriguing Case of Ectasia of External Jugular Vein Presenting as Intermittent Neck Mass.
abstract: Ectasia of external jugular vein is a rare entity presenting as an intermittent neck swelling. High index of suspicion is required to diagnose the condition. Ultrasonography with Doppler before, during and after valsalva manoeuvre is the preferred method for diagnosis. The treatment is conservative for asymptomatic patients and surgery is reserved for patients with complications.
authors: Department of ENT, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana India.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Vinod Kumar
authors: Department of ENT, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana India.
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Ranganatha Reddy
authors: Department of ENT, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana India.
authors: Supriya Mohan
authors: SM
authors: Bhat
authors: Department of ENT, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana India.
authors: Rakesh
authors: R
authors: Vuppala
keywords: Ectasia; External jugular vein; Phlebectasia