Duplication of the internal jugular vein (IJV) - pediatric

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

CT scan for torticollis. Incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 2 years
Gender: Female

The CT scan images demonstrate a duplication of the left internal jugular vein extending cranially from the level the inferior margin of the clavicle up to C5 level.

Skull base and cervical spine are unremarkable

Case Discussion

Duplication of the internal jugular vein is considered a rare vascular anomaly and should be mentioned on the radiological report to avoid complications during interventional procedures or surgery in the neck region 1,2.

 

Additional contributor: ZE, Boudiaf, MD, CHU, Constantine, Algeria

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