Spontaneous resolution of internal jugular vein thrombosis in a Salmonellaneck abscess patient

This article describes a rare case of Salmonella neck abscess complicated b y internal jugular vein thrombosis in a 51-year-old patient with previously undiagnosed diabetes. The patient was discharged without any complications after a combination of medical and surgical treatment. Also discussed here are the clinical manifestations, imaging findings, and spontaneous resolut ion of the internal jugular vein thrombosis. Being immunocompromised is a c ritical predisposing factor for Salmonella neck abscess. Patient recovery i s largely determined by proper incision, drainage of pus and adequate intra venous antibiotics according to bacterial sensitivity tests. Detection of a n internal jugular vein thrombosis does not signify a poor prognosis. Spont aneous resolution of thrombosis is encountered after treating the infection .