Idiopathic External Jugular Vein Thrombosis

Idiopathic Bilateral External Jugular Vein Thrombosis

BACKGROUND Vein thrombosis is mainly determined by 3 factors, which constitute a triad called Virchow's triad: hypercoagulability, stasis, and endothelial injury. Venous thrombosis commonly occurs in the lower extremities since most of the blood resides there and flows against gravity. The veins of the lower extremities are dependent on intact valves and fully functional leg muscles. However, i...

Facial Vein Draining Into External Jugular vein (Case Report)

Purpose: Circulatory system is very important because of injection, Blood transfer and centeral venous catheter insertion. The superficial veins, especially the external jugular vein (EJV) are increasingly being utilized for cannulation to conduct diagnostic procedures or intravenous therapies. The anomalous drainage of veins is of great significance for vascular surgeons and reconstructive sur...

Lemierre's Syndrome Variant with External Jugular Vein Thrombosis

External jugular vein thrombosis secondary to deep tissue neck massage

An 85-year-old man presented with an acute asymptomatic lateral neck mass in the context of deep tissue neck massages during the past year. He was referred to vascular surgery after an ultrasound examination of the neck revealed a thrombus in the external jugular vein. His past medical history and comorbidities were noncontributory. A multidisciplinary team of vascular surgeons and hematologist...

Idiopathic pulmonary vein thrombosis?

Idiopathic pulmonary vein thrombosis (PVT) is a rare disease which is likely under-diagnosed because of nebulous presentations. Accurate diagnosis is essential to prevent complications.