Dysphagia because of unilateral internal jugular vein phlebectasia in an infant

Concomitant fenestration and phlebectasia of the right internal jugular vein: a unique finding in anatomical dissection

“…Eventual additional signs and symptoms include: dysphagia [11], a change in voice, painful swelling, slight dyspnoea and a venous hum due to the turbulent flow in the dilated vein segment [2].…”

Rare left-sided presentation of internal jugular vein ectasia in an adult

“…The Valsalva maneuver can increase the size of the swelling and it usually involves the right side when intrathoracic pressure increases. 1 – 4 The exact cause of this condition remains unknown; it is thought that inflammation, injury and straining could be contributing factors, 1 but none were present in the history of our patient. The condition is reported more commonly in males than females.…”

“…The condition is less common on the left side because of the anatomy of the left internal jugular vein, which is more medially situated and subjected to less stress from an increase in intrathoracic pressure. 1 – 4 …”

IJV Phlebectasia: an approach algorithm

“…1 These entities may present as a paroxysmal cough, dysphagia or hoarseness: hinting the compression of surrounding structures. 2,3 Phlebectasia are unnatural and permanent distention 4 of any part of the jugular venous system and can involve the external, internal or anterior jugular veins (in the increasing order of rarity). 4 The term aneurysm is to be avoided as their histological architecture is generally normal.…”