Venous Malformation in the Neck

Venous Malformation in the Neck

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Introduction Venous malformation is a benign vascular lesion. Approximately 40% of such cases occur in head and neck. Case Report Venous malformation in a 19 year old man is reported, which presented as a lateral neck swelling. Discussion The venous malformation in the head and neck region may...

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Main Authors: Bijan Kumar Adhikary, Sohag Kundu, Bhaskar Ghosh, Ramanuj Sinha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Association of Otolaryngologists of India, West Bengal 2017-12-01
Series:Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Vascular Malformations
Angiography, Digital Subtraction
Jugular Veins
Online Access:http://bjohns.in/journal/index.php/bjohns/article/view/275
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Summary:Introduction Venous malformation is a benign vascular lesion. Approximately 40% of such cases occur in head and neck. Case Report Venous malformation in a 19 year old man is reported, which presented as a lateral neck swelling. Discussion The venous malformation in the head and neck region may confuse the surgeon in distinguishing it from its other common congeners e.g. hemangioma, lymphangioma etc. and may also cause dilemma regarding its treatment modality. Treatment options include surgery, laser therapy, sclerotherapy or a combination depending upon the complexity of the lesion.
ISSN:2395-2393
2395-2407

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