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Abstract
Ectasia of external jugular vein is a rare entity presenting as an intermittent neck swelling. High index of suspicion is required to diagnose the condition. Ultrasonography with Doppler before, during and after valsalva manoeuvre is the preferred method for diagnosis. The treatment is conservative for asymptomatic patients and surgery is reserved for patients with complications.
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Title
An Intriguing Case of Ectasia of External Jugular Vein Presenting as Intermittent Neck Mass
Author
G Vinod Kumar 1 ; Reddy, B Ranganatha 1 ; Bhat, Supriya Mohan 1 ; Vuppala, Rakesh 1
1 Department of ENT, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
1 Department of ENT, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Pages
367-369
Publication year
2016
Publication date
Sep 2016
ISSN
22313796
e-ISSN
09737707
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2135713798
Copyright
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery is a copyright of Springer, (2015). All Rights Reserved.