An Incidental Finding of Internal Jugular Vein Ectasia on Cervical Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Author:
Noor Khairiah A. Karim
1
Author Information
1. Regenerative Medicine Cluster, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
- Collective Name:Noor Khairiah A. Karim; Noor Hasyima Mat Zain
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Internal jugular vein ectasia;
Cervical spine MRI;
Valsalva manoeuvre;
Doppler USG
- MeSH:
Cervical spine MRI
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2018;14(Supplement 1):82-84
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Ectasia or abnormal dilatation of a vessel may affect any vein within the body including the neck region. Internal jugular vein (IJV) ectasia commonly presents as a painless, soft swelling on the neck which appears to be prominent with increased intrapleural pressure such as during Valsalva manoeuvre. To the best of our knowledge, the occurrence of venous ectasia is infrequent with limited number of reports on this anomaly available. However with the advancement of technology especially in imaging modalities, there is improvement in detecting this condition. We describe here an incidental finding of focal IJV ectasia in an elderly lady following a cervical spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for bilateral hand numbness, and discuss the management of this rare presentation.
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