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Published on: June 16, 2014
Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis due to Chronic Kidney Disease: A Case Report
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Giresun Ada Hospital, Giresun, Turkey.
Insights
Internal jugular vein (IJV) thrombosis is a rare vascular condition. This case report details a successful conservative treatment for an elderly male patient with chronic kidney disease presenting with IJV thrombosis.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Nephrology
Background:
- Internal jugular vein (IJV) thrombosis is an uncommon vascular event.
- Common etiologies include central venous catheterization, infection, malignancy, and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
Observation:
- An 82-year-old male with chronic kidney disease presented with left neck swelling and pain.
- Imaging revealed a thrombus in the left internal jugular vein.
Findings:
- The patient was successfully managed with conservative treatment.
- No complications were observed during the treatment course.
Implications:
- Conservative management can be effective for internal jugular vein thrombosis in select patients.
- Highlights the importance of considering IJV thrombosis in patients with relevant risk factors and symptoms.
Abstract:
Internal jugular vein (IJV) thrombosis is a rare vascular event. The most common causes of internal jugular vein thrombosis are prolonged central venous catheterization, infection, malignancy and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. We have presented here a case of an 82-year-old male with chronic kidney disease who presented with left neck swelling and pain who was found to have a thrombus in the left IJV. He was successfully treated with conservative treatment without any complications.
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