Japanese Journal of Medical Research
Open AccessSaccular Aneurysm of the Left External Jugular Vein: An Uncommon Presentation of a Cervical Mass
Authors: Benfaddoul O, Michouar M.
Abstract
Venous aneurysms of the external jugular vein is a very rare vascular abnormality in relation to low blood pressure in the venous circulation, external jugular vein aneurysms are rarely reported in literature, and the exact incidence of such pathology remains unknown. In this case, we present a 63-year-old woman who presented with a lateral neck mass and in whom the diagnosis was determined by Color Doppler Ultrasound and CT angiography. The aim of this article is to report an additional case to the literature and to highlight pathogenesis, clinical and radiological findings, along with the potential treatment of this diagnosis.
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