Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Internal Jugular Vein Aneurysm Presenting after Emesis Episode

Proper classification of venous malformations has not been established and the applied terms for venous dilatation lesions are variable. Although some authors frequently use “phlebectasia” to describe fusiform dilatations and “aneurysm” for saccular ones, these terms are often used as synonyms. Even though venous aneurysms occur equally between genders and are seen at any age, the vast majority of jugular vein aneurysms (JVAs) cases, about 75%, are diagnosed in children.

 Jugular Vein Aneurysm
 Jugular Vein Aneurysm
Case Report: A 40-year-old woman developed a right cervical mass after anintense emesis episode five years before presenting to our institution. The mass enlarged over the years and when the patient sought for treatment she described aesthetical complaints and a sensation like the bulge “was about to rupture” during situations associated with increased central venous pressure such as exercises and defecation. Read More>>>>>>>>

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