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What is Jugular Vein Thrombosis?

Thrombosis is a general term describing the condition that occurs when a blood clot develops within a blood vessel, causing the blood flow to be restricted or completely stopped. This blockage causes pressure to build up, and can result in very serious life threatening issues.

Jugular Vein Thrombosis is a rare type of Venous Thrombosis, that occurs when a blood clot forms in the jugular veins in the neck. The jugular veins take deoxygenated blood from the head back to the heart via the superior vena cava.

Causes

Virchow’s Triad (or the Triad of Virchow), describes the three broad categories that are thought to contribute to Thrombosis:
•   Hypercoagulability: Abnormalities in blood coagulation, fibrinolytic pathways and in platelet function
•   Vascular Wall Injury/Dysfunction: Injuries and/or trauma to the interior lining of blood vessels
•   Circulatory Stasis: The slowing or stopping of blood flow

The exact cause of Jugular Vein Thrombosis will depend on whether the internal or the external jugular vein is involved.

Symptoms

The exact symptoms of Jugular Vein Thrombosis will depend on whether the internal or the external jugular vein is involved.

Diagnosis & Treatment

The exact diagnosis and treatment of Jugular Vein Thrombosis will depend on whether the internal or the external jugular vein is involved.

Additional Information

The two types of Jugular Vein Thrombosis are:
•   Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis: When a blood clot forms in an Internal Jugular Vein
•   External Jugular Vein Thrombosis: When a blood clot forms in an External Jugular Vein

Also see: Thrombosis