Title: Sequential Bilateral Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis: A Case Report and Review of this Rare Medical Entity
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Author(s): Ioannis Starakis, Dimitrios Siagris, Eftichia Polyzogopoulou and Elias Mazokopakis
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Keywords:
Cancer, jugular vein thrombosis, occult malignancy
Abstract: Internal jugular vein (IJV) thrombosis is exceedingly rare and it is typically the result of head and neck infections or trauma, intravenous drug abuse or long-standing central venous catheters. Malignancies are also a cause of IJV thrombosis. We present a case of bilateral IJV thrombosis in a 48-year-old man. Additional investigations revealed a malignancy of the stomach. Based on a search of the literature, we suggest that patients with spontaneous and/or recurrent IJV thrombosis should undergo thorough investigation to prevent overlooking an occult malignancy.
