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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

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01-09-2016 | Clinical Report

An Intriguing Case of Ectasia of External Jugular Vein Presenting as Intermittent Neck Mass

Authors: G. Vinod Kumar, B. Ranganatha Reddy, Supriya Mohan Bhat, Rakesh Vuppala

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Issue 3/2016

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
Authors: G. Vinod Kumar
B. Ranganatha Reddy
Supriya Mohan Bhat
Rakesh Vuppala
Publication date: 01-09-2016
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-015-0911-y

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