Congenital phlebectasia of the internal jugular vein [case report]

ABSTRACT

Congenital phlebectasia of the jugular vein is a rare entity and there are few reports from the world about this subject. Here we present a child with congenital phlebectasia of the right internal jugular vein, which appeared as a compressible mass in the neck during straining and coughing. It is important to differentiate it from other neck masses. Colored Doppler is a simple non invasive procedure for diagnosis. The treatment is conservative for asymptomatic patients