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What Causes Lumps In A Large Vein On Neck That Bulges When Strained?
Question: Hi - my three year old son has two lumps in a large vein on his neck that bulge when strained eg. when he laughs or cries - should I be concermed
Brief Answer:
It may be venous ectasia or similar condition
Detailed Answer:
Hello
The swelling in the neck on one side which is venous and bulges when strained seems to be abnormal venous dilatation. From your clinical history I would like to rule out a condition called venous ectasia. It would be better if you have provided a picture.
Venous ectasia is a condition of childhood and is mostly benign. It is common or right side and does not need any treatment in most of the cases.
There may be other causes like laryngeal diverticula,dermoid cyst,thyroglossal cystcystic hygroma; but none of these is venous in origin. So possibility of venous ectasia is more.
I would suggest you to consult a physician for proper clinical evaluation and diagnosis. If it is venous ectasia you need not to worry as in most of the cases it is benign.
I would be glad to answer if you have more concerns.
Regards
It may be venous ectasia or similar condition
Detailed Answer:
Hello
The swelling in the neck on one side which is venous and bulges when strained seems to be abnormal venous dilatation. From your clinical history I would like to rule out a condition called venous ectasia. It would be better if you have provided a picture.
Venous ectasia is a condition of childhood and is mostly benign. It is common or right side and does not need any treatment in most of the cases.
There may be other causes like laryngeal diverticula,dermoid cyst,thyroglossal cystcystic hygroma; but none of these is venous in origin. So possibility of venous ectasia is more.
I would suggest you to consult a physician for proper clinical evaluation and diagnosis. If it is venous ectasia you need not to worry as in most of the cases it is benign.
I would be glad to answer if you have more concerns.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you- I uploaded a picture to the "reports" section - did you see it?
Brief Answer:
It is not showing there
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Kindly upload it again as it is not there in the report section. You can upload the images on the right side of this query page. You can also mail them to YYYY@YYYY to my attention.
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It is not showing there
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Kindly upload it again as it is not there in the report section. You can upload the images on the right side of this query page. You can also mail them to YYYY@YYYY to my attention.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Please findattached photos of my 3 year old son's neck
Brief Answer:
It appears to be venous ectasia
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome again. I have seen the picture and it is very nicely taken photograph.
My assumption was right and for me it appears to be venous ectasia.You need not to worry as it has no significant complications.
I would suggest you to consult your physician for examination of other systems(cardiovascular,respiratory) and to get the diagnosis confirmed.
Regards
It appears to be venous ectasia
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome again. I have seen the picture and it is very nicely taken photograph.
My assumption was right and for me it appears to be venous ectasia.You need not to worry as it has no significant complications.
I would suggest you to consult your physician for examination of other systems(cardiovascular,respiratory) and to get the diagnosis confirmed.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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