Internal Juguler Vein Trombosis as an Initial Presentation of Signet-Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma of Unknown Origin

Abstract

Internal jugular vein (IJV) thrombosis is a rare entity. Cases of IJV thrombosis associated with malignancy have been reported. Signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma is a unique subtype of mucin-producing adenocarcinoma that usually develops in the gastrointestinal tract. We report signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma (SRCAC) presented initially with an IJV thrombosis prior to the discovery of the neoplasm.




J Med Cases. 2011;2(4):156-158
doi: https://doi.org/10.4021/jmc225w