Although internal jugular vein stenosis (IJVS) is not uncommon, a lack of clinical attention will lead to misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis. This study describes two 61-year-old women with bilateral IJVS induced by tortuous internal carotid artery compression and reviews current reports on this condition, including its clinical characteristics and treatment strategies, to provide a reference for clinicians.
Keywords: Internal jugular vein stenosis; case report; extrinsic compression; internal carotid artery tortuosity; jugular vein outflow disturbance; neuroimaging.