EXTERNAL JUGULAR PHLEBECTASIA IN CHILDREN

The most common cause of a mass in the neck appearing only during stra ining is a laryngocele. On the other hand, the rare jugular phlebectas ia may present in a similar manner. The cause of the jugular phlebecta sia remains unclear. No treatment is indicated for this benign self-li miting condition. However, surgical removal for cosmetic purposes alon e consists of a unilateral excision of the internal or external jugula r vein; this produces no gross side-effects. Conclusion Every patient with a swelling in the neck that enlarges in size after the Valsalva m anoeu, straining, coughing or sneezing should be suspected of having j ugular phlebectasia.