Can you get a blood clot in your jugular?

Jugular Vein Thrombosis The two sets of jugular veins in your neck bring blood from your head and neck back to your heart. Clots tend to form in these veins when you have a central line in them. Cancer, surgery, or using IV drugs can also cause jugular vein thrombosis.

What causes neck thrombosis?

It is a rare vascular disease. Its most common cause is prolonged central vein catheterization. About 66% of patients with IJV catheters have proof of thrombus formation on ultrasound or at autopsy. Other common causes are head and neck infection, surgery, intravenous drug abuse7 and neck massage.

What is a thrombosis in the neck?

Blood clots can cause swelling in the veins of your neck or arms, but this is rare. Thrombphlebitis affects superficial veins and is a different condition than a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Symptoms of thrombophlebitis include swelling, redness, and tenderness over the affected vein.

How to tell if a horse has jugular vein thrombosis?

Many horses present with enlarged jugular veins and swellings around the jugular groove. Complete thrombosis is usually obvious and leads to visible distension of the proximal part of the jugular vein and the superficial vessels of the head.

Can a thrombus occur in the internal jugular vein?

Jugular Vein Thrombosis A thrombus in a jugular vein is an uncommon occurrence. It may occur in the internal jugular vein or in the external jugular vein. In actuality a clot in the internal jugular vein is often associated with extension of upper extremity thrombosis from other veins or with neck vein catheterization.

When to take Anticoagulation for jugular vein thrombosis?

However, sometimes a short course (3-4 weeks) of anticoagulation is in order. Internal jugular vein thrombosis may be a complication of a pharyngeal infection. Extension of the infection to the jugular vein may be secondary to a para-pharyngeal abscess.

Can a septic abscess cause jugular vein thrombosis?

Internal jugular vein thrombosis may be a complication of a pharyngeal infection. Extension of the infection to the jugular vein may be secondary to a para-pharyngeal abscess. If the thrombosis extends and embolizes this may result in septic thrombo-emboli to the lungs. This is called Lemierre’s syndrome.