Subclavian venous aneurysm: Case report and review of the literature

A case of a symptomatic 5.1-cm left subclavian venous aneurysm, which was treated with surgical excision, is presented. Most venous aneurysms in the head and neck region involve the internal or external jugular veins and are asymptomatic. Aneurysms involving the subclavian or axillary veins are rare...

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Published in:Journal of vascular surgery 2007-05, Vol.45 (5), p.1080-1082
Main Authors: McCready, Robert A., MD, Bryant, M. Ann, RN, Divelbiss, Janet L., RN, Chess, Bart A., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging
Aneurysm - surgery
Female
Humans
Subclavian Vein - diagnostic imaging
Subclavian Vein - surgery
Surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Valsalva Maneuver
Vascular Surgical Procedures
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Summary:A case of a symptomatic 5.1-cm left subclavian venous aneurysm, which was treated with surgical excision, is presented. Most venous aneurysms in the head and neck region involve the internal or external jugular veins and are asymptomatic. Aneurysms involving the subclavian or axillary veins are rare. The natural history of these aneurysms is benign with no reported instances of rupture or thromboembolic events. Operative treatment is most often undertaken for cosmetic reasons or for the development of symptoms.
ISSN:0741-5214
1097-6809
DOI:10.1016/j.jvs.2007.01.017