Unusual sequela of neck trauma: External carotid pseudoaneurysm and jugular fistula
Carotid-jugular fistulas (CJFs) are rare vascular anomalies that typically arise after trauma or iatrogenic injury, such as central venous catheterization. In exceptional cases, they may result from the rupture of a pseudoaneurysm into an adjacent vein. We report a unique case of a 42-year-old man w...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-10-01
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| Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325005643 |
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| Summary: | Carotid-jugular fistulas (CJFs) are rare vascular anomalies that typically arise after trauma or iatrogenic injury, such as central venous catheterization. In exceptional cases, they may result from the rupture of a pseudoaneurysm into an adjacent vein. We report a unique case of a 42-year-old man who presented with a right-sided pulsatile neck mass ten years after a knife wound. Imaging revealed a pseudoaneurysm of the external carotid artery communicating directly with the internal jugular vein, forming a CJF. This case highlights the importance of long-term vigilance following cervical trauma, as vascular complications such as pseudoaneurysms and arteriovenous fistulas may present years later. |
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| ISSN: | 1930-0433 |