Computed tomographic demonstration of cervical abscess and jugular vein thrombosis. A complication of intravenous drug abuse in the neck

Cervical abscess and internal jugular vein thrombosis occurred in a 36-year-old man with a history of drug abuse. Computed tomography (CT) and angiography correctly identified the pathologic abnormalities that were surgically confirmed. We stress the use of CT in the evaluation of this condition.

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Published inArchives of otolaryngology (1960) Vol. 107; no. 5; p. 313
Main Authors Merhar, G L, Colley, D P, Clark, R A, Herwig, S R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1981
Subjects
Abscess - diagnostic imaging
Abscess - etiology
Adult
Angiography
Female
Humans
Jugular Veins - diagnostic imaging
Male
Neck - diagnostic imaging
Substance-Related Disorders - complications
Thrombosis - diagnostic imaging
Thrombosis - etiology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Cervical abscess and internal jugular vein thrombosis occurred in a 36-year-old man with a history of drug abuse. Computed tomography (CT) and angiography correctly identified the pathologic abnormalities that were surgically confirmed. We stress the use of CT in the evaluation of this condition.
ISSN:0003-9977
DOI:10.1001/archotol.1981.00790410051014