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  • Spontaneous bilateral internal jugular vein thrombosis: a sign of metastasis

  • P.P. Cheang, J. Fryer, O. Ayoub, V. Singh
  • Journal:
    The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 118 / Issue 7 / July 2004
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    16 March 2006, pp. 570-572
    Print publication:
    July 2004

  • Head and neck swellings are common referrals to the otolaryngology department, with a wide range of aetiologies. Internal jugular vein thrombosis presenting as swelling in the neck is a rare occurrence. The authors report a case of bilateral internal jugular vein thrombosis secondary to malignant lymphadenopathy of unknown origin. The patient presented with a short history of a diffuse swelling in the neck with neck stiffness. Examination revealed palpable cervical and axillary lymphadenopathy. Causes of spontaneous internal jugular vein thrombosis were discussed.