Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy ›› 2017, Vol. 1 ›› Issue (1): 22-23.doi: 10.37015/AUDT.2017.170005

• Case Reports • Previous Articles    

Ultrasonography Imaging of a Rare Cause of Neck Mass: A Case Report

Xianghong Luo, MDa, Yun Bai, MDb, Wanbin li, MDb, Lianfang Du, MDb, Ji-bin Liu, MDc, Zhaojun Li, MDb,*()   

  1. aDepartment of Echocardiography, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
    bDepartment of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
    cDepartment of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
  • Received:2017-11-01 Revised:2020-11-15 Online:2017-03-30 Published:2018-07-24
  • Contact: Zhaojun Li, MD, E-mail:lzj_1975@sina.com

Abstract:

We described a spontaneous pseudoaneurysm of left external jugular vein relating to lymph nodes compression. It is rare and misdiagnosis may lead to a worsened prognosis. It is important for physinians to be aware of the possible causes, and to choose appropriate ways in diagnosis.

Key words: Pseudoaneurysm; Color Doppler ultrasonography; Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography