Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Right side vein swelling in 5-month-old Gordon Setter dog
By Salmeri, K R et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Unilateral congenital aneurysm of the jugular, linguofacial, and maxillary veins in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old female Gordon Setter was brought to the vet because of a soft swelling under her jaw on the right side. Although the swelling was concerning, it wasn't causing any other health issues. Tests showed that the swelling contained venous blood, and further imaging revealed an abnormal enlargement of the jugular, maxillary, and linguofacial veins. The vet surgically removed the dilated veins, and the diagnosis was confirmed as a congenital venous aneurysm. After surgery, the dog was expected to recover well.
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Abstract
A 5-month-old female Gordon Setter was examined because of a soft, fluctuant, subcutaneous swelling in the right submandibular region. Clinical problems were not associated with the mass. Cytologic examination and blood gas analysis of an aspirate from the mass confirmed its contents to be venous blood. Venous angiography delineated a fusiform dilatation of the right jugular, maxillary, and linguofacial veins, with no evidence of obstruction or anomalous venous return to the heart. The dilated segments were surgically excised, and the tissue was submitted for histologic examination. The clinical, radiographic, and histologic features of this lesion supported the diagnosis of congenital venous aneurysm.
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