External Jugular Vein Aneurysm Presenting as a Cervical Mass
Author Information
Author(s): Eleni E. Drakonaki, Emmanouil K. Symvoulakis, Anthoula Fachouridi, Dimitrios Kounalakis, Emmanouil Tsafantakis
Primary Institution: Venizeleion General Hospital
Hypothesis
Can a saccular aneurysm of the external jugular vein occur as a complication of prior internal jugular vein catheterization?
Conclusion
Saccular aneurysms of the external jugular vein are rare and can occur after internal jugular vein catheterization, but they are usually benign.
Supporting Evidence
- Saccular aneurysms of the external jugular vein are extremely rare.
- The diagnosis was confirmed by imaging techniques.
- Ultrasound can aid in the early detection of such aneurysms.
Takeaway
A woman had a lump in her neck that turned out to be a rare ballooning of a vein caused by a previous medical procedure.
Methodology
The diagnosis was made using Doppler ultrasound and confirmed by MDCT angiography.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the lack of imaging guidance during the initial catheterization procedure.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 74-year-old woman.
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