Thrombosis within an external jugular venous aneurysm

J R Coll Surg Edinb. 1996 Jun;41(3):181-2.

Abstract

Jugular plebectasia is rare, and most patients present in childhood. We describe a thrombotic episode within an external jugular venous aneurysm in an adult. This has not previously been described in the medical literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / complications*
  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jugular Veins* / diagnostic imaging
  • Jugular Veins* / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Thrombosis / complications*
  • Ultrasonography