Internal jugular vein stenosis induced by tortuous internal carotid artery compression: two case reports and literature review

J Int Med Res. 2019 Aug;47(8):3926-3933. doi: 10.1177/0300060519860678. Epub 2019 Jul 15.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carotid Artery, Internal / pathology*
  • Carotid Stenosis / complications*
  • Carotid Stenosis / pathology
  • Constriction, Pathologic / etiology*
  • Constriction, Pathologic / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jugular Veins / pathology*
  • Middle Aged