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State of the Art Cranial Ultrasound Imaging in Neonates

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Published on: February 2, 2015

Cephalic vein aneurysm.

Walid Faraj¹, Francesca Selmo, Mia Hindi

¹Department of Vascular Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. wfaraj@hotmail.com

Annals of Vascular Surgery

|November 6, 2007

Summary

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Cephalic vein aneurysms are rare vascular malformations. Surgical excision is the definitive treatment for these cosmetic concerns.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Vascular Malformations

Background:

Cephalic vein aneurysms are rare vascular malformations with unclear etiology.
They present as subcutaneous masses, varying in presentation and management based on location.

Observation:

Venous aneurysms affect all ages and sexes equally.
They can manifest as painful or painless subcutaneous masses.
Upper extremity venous aneurysms typically do not cause serious complications.

Findings:

The reported case featured a painless, mobile, soft, subcutaneous mass.
The primary concern associated with this aneurysm was cosmetic.

Implications:

Surgical excision remains the primary management for cephalic vein aneurysms.
Understanding the presentation and management of these rare malformations is crucial for effective treatment.
Further research into the etiology of venous aneurysms may improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.