Rupture of a Left Internal Jugular Vein: A Rare Case

A 60-year-old woman with neurofibromatosis type 1 presented with a nonpainful swelling in the left laterocervical region that had suddenly arisen after mild exertion the previous evening. Computed tomography with and without contrast enhancement revealed a rupture of the wall of the left internal ju...

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Published in:The neuroradiology journal 2011-12, Vol.24 (6), p.942-945
Main Authors: Impiombato, F. Ambesi, Gambacorta, D., Zocchi, M., De Nisi, M.C., Rossi, A.
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Language:English
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Summary:A 60-year-old woman with neurofibromatosis type 1 presented with a nonpainful swelling in the left laterocervical region that had suddenly arisen after mild exertion the previous evening. Computed tomography with and without contrast enhancement revealed a rupture of the wall of the left internal jugular vein, with a diffuse subcutaneous hematoma. Postoperative histopathologic examination reported diffuse proliferation of plexiform neurofibromatous tissue within the vessel wall.
ISSN:1971-4009
2385-1996
DOI:10.1177/197140091102400621