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Spontaneous bilateral internal jugular vein thrombosis: a sign of metastasis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 March 2006

P.P. Cheang ,
J. Fryer ,
O. Ayoub  and
V. Singh
P.P. Cheang
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, South Wales, UK.
J. Fryer
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, South Wales, UK.
O. Ayoub
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, South Wales, UK.
V. Singh
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, South Wales, UK.
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Abstract

Head and neck swellings are common referrals to the otolaryngology department, with a wide range of aetiologies. Internal jugular vein thrombosis presenting as swelling in the neck is a rare occurrence. The authors report a case of bilateral internal jugular vein thrombosis secondary to malignant lymphadenopathy of unknown origin. The patient presented with a short history of a diffuse swelling in the neck with neck stiffness. Examination revealed palpable cervical and axillary lymphadenopathy. Causes of spontaneous internal jugular vein thrombosis were discussed.

Keywords

Jugular VeinsThrombosisLymphatic Diseases
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 118 , Issue 7 , July 2004 , pp. 570 - 572
Copyright
© 2004 Royal Society of Medicine Press

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