First Case of Congenital Fibrolipoma in the Internal Jugular Vein
Author Information
Author(s): Regal Samer MD, PhD, Khafagy Tamer A. MD, PhD, AbdelGawad Mohamed S. MD, PhD, Saad Ehab M. MD, PhD, Ali Ahmed A. MD, MSc, MRCS
Primary Institution: Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Center, University Hospital, Mansoura University, Dakahliya, Egypt
Conclusion
The case report documents the first known instance of a fibrolipoma with hamartomatous changes in the internal jugular vein, and simple excision effectively resolved symptoms.
Supporting Evidence
- This is the first reported case of aneurysmal internal jugular vein with fibrofatty degeneration and hamartomatous wall morphology.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of fibrolipoma with ectatic empty hamartomatous vascular space.
- The patient had an uneventful postoperative course and reported complete resolution of symptoms at follow-up.
Takeaway
A woman had a big lump in her neck that was causing problems, but doctors were able to remove it easily, and now she feels much better.
Methodology
The patient underwent imaging studies followed by surgical excision of the aneurysmal segment of the internal jugular vein.
Participant Demographics
25-year-old female
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