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Internal jugular vein anomaly in a young patient with facial hemangioma: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Intrinsic vascular anomalies originating from the internal jugular vein are uncommon and often manifest as a mass in the neck region. CASE PRESENTATION: This case report provides a 17-year-old Iranian female patient with no significant medical history other than a substantial cutaneous hemangioma on her face examined for dental operations. Computed tomography angiography revealed two major problems with blood vessels: the right internal jugular vein (IJV) was missing from the jugular foramen to the thoracic inlet, and the left internal jugular vein had two separate venous channels that maintained their flow and size. CONCLUSION: These findings are significant in relation to facial hemangiomas, as they may indicate underlying developmental anomalies of the branchial arch derivatives. Recognizing these variations is essential for procedural planning, particularly in interventions related to central venous access, head and neck surgery, or embolization therapy.

Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1186/s13256-025-05760-8

Authors: Mahnaz Fosouli, Jalil Khataei, Farshad Riahi

Institution: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Vascular anomalies and interventions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890