Thrombophlebitis of the External Jugular Vein

Abstract

A rare case of thrombophlebitis of the external jugular vein is reported. The patient was a 66-year-old male and complained of cervicodynia of the right side and lockjaw. Swelling and redness were observed on the right side of his neck. Despite treatment with antibiotics cervicodynia and lockjaw worsened. On C T scan, the wall of the right extra jugular vein was thickened and circulation in the vein was obstructed. Resection of the right extra jugular vein was performed and the symptoms disapeared immediately after surgery. The resected vein had a thick wall containing a thrombus. The patient has remains well any evidence of disease 6 months following treatment.