Thrombosis and pseudoaneurysm of the jugular vein

Ugeskr Laeger. 2023 Apr 17;185(16):V11220718.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysms and thrombosis in the jugular vein are very rare. This case report presents a case of a 57-year-old female with a thrombosis in the internal jugular vein and a pseudoaneurysm in the external jugular vein. The diagnosis is often delayed due to the less-frequent occurrence of either. Ultrasound and/or computer tomographic scan are useful in the diagnostic process. Pseudoaneurysms in the external jugular vein are often benign and treatment spans from none to surgical removal. The treatment of venous thrombosis is anticoagulant medication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, False* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, False* / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jugular Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Subclavian Vein
  • Thrombosis* / complications
  • Venous Thrombosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Venous Thrombosis* / drug therapy