Two Cases of Jugular Phlebectasia / 대한이비인후과학회지

ABSTRACT

Anterior or lateral neck mass that appears on straining should be differentiated from laryngocele, jugular phlebectasia and superior mediastinal cysts or masses. The most common cause of aneck masses which that appears on straining is alaryngocele. The jugular phlebectasia may present itself in a similar manner, although it occurs rarely. The cause of the jugular phlebectasia is unclear. The diagnosis is made on a clinical basis and confirmed by the less invasive radiological technique. No treatment is indicated because of its self-limiting, benign condition. However, the surgical removal is needed for cosmetic purposes by a unilateral excision of the jugular vein. We experienced two cases of jugular phlebectasia, one anterior and the other internal. One case of The anterior jugular phlebectasia was successfully treated by surgical excision, and the other case of internal jugular phlebectasia was treated conservatively.