Hi, Dr. Chail: I Uploaded 2 Images, "1 Cervical Red

Posted on Wed, 12 Aug 2020

Question: Hi, Dr. Chail:

I uploaded 2 images, "1 Cervical red arrow", and "2 Cervical red arrow".

My question is that thing the arrows are pointing at (black circle lump like thing)?

Thank you, for your help.

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
The lump is likely due to the prominent left internal jugular vein

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

The images "1 Cervical red arrow", and "2 Cervical red arrow" are showing arrows pointing to the left internal jugular vein area lateral to the cervical vertebrae. The lump is likely due to the prominent left internal jugular vein.

Regards,

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