Metastatic Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Presenting as Jugular Venous Thrombosis. (6th December 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Modayil, Prince Cheriyan; Panthakalam, Sathyan; Howlett, David C.
• Other Names: Peer Siegfried Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in medicine. Volume 2009(2009)
• Publication Date: 2009-12-06
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Case Reports; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1155/2009/938907
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9627

Abstract

Abstract : Jugular venous thrombosis is unusual and is associated with central venous catheterisation, intravenous drug abuse and head and neck sepsis. It is rarely associated with malignancy. We report a case of metastatic carcinoma of unknown primary in a forty year old female which presented with jugular venous thrombosis. The discussion includes investigation and treatment options for this condition.