External Jugular Vein Perforation by the Transverse Cutaneous Nerve of The Neck: A Case Report and Review of The Literature.

George K ParaskevasIrene AsouhidouNikolaos AnastasopoulosChrysanthos ChrysanthouKaliopi IliouNektarios GalanisElpida ApostolidiAlexandros Poutoglidis

Published in: Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (2023)

A very rare anatomical variation of external jugular vein's penetration by the transverse cutaneous nerve of the neck is displayed in the current study. The phenomenon of veins' fenestration or penetration by other structures, such as nerves along with its likely embryologic development are discussed. Moreover, the potential clinical significance of that variation's awareness on behalf the physician is discussed in detail.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
emergency department
primary care
peripheral nerve
high resolution
risk assessment
human health