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Jugular vein thrombosis associated with distant malignancy.

B M Carrington1, J E Adams

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Manchester, UK.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|June 1, 1988
PubMed
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Malignant disease can cause spontaneous internal jugular vein thrombosis, even when the cancer is not in the neck. Computed tomography aids in diagnosing this condition when no other risk factors are present.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Internal jugular vein thrombosis (IJVT) is a condition that can arise from various causes, including malignancy.
  • Primary malignant disease outside the neck is an under-recognized cause of IJVT.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with IJVT linked to primary malignant disease originating outside the neck.
  • In one case, IJVT was the initial presenting symptom of the underlying cancer.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography (CT) scans revealed characteristic signs of IJVT in both patients.
  • The imaging findings were crucial in identifying the venous thrombosis.

Implications:

  • Malignant disease should be suspected in patients with spontaneous IJVT and no other apparent risk factors.

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  • CT imaging is a valuable tool for confirming IJVT diagnosis in these clinical scenarios.
  • Early consideration of malignancy can lead to timely diagnosis and management of both IJVT and the underlying cancer.