NSU Research Contributions
Title : Persistent headaches sometimes concern incidental findings: A rare case of internal jugular vein agenesis in a 32-year-old man
Authors : Mohammad Ashraful Amin, Sabrina Nahin, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Clinical Case Reports | Volume Number: 10 | Publication Year : 2022 | Issue Number: 10 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q2 | ISSN (Print): 2050-0904 | Publisher Name: John Wiley & Sons Ltd |
| Pages : 7 | |||
| ISSN (Online): 2050-0904 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
|
Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, to achieve greater equality |
| Impact statement: This case report documents a rare congenital vascular abnormality—left internal jugular vein (IJV) agenesis—in a 32-year-old man who suffered from a dull, persistent headache for over 20 years. Affecting only 0.05% to 0.25% of the population, such developmental venous anomalies are typically asymptomatic but can lead to impaired cerebral blood flow and intracranial hypertension. By identifying that the patient's long-term pain was linked to this anomaly rather than tension headaches or migraines, the study provides a vital mandate for healthcare workers to remain aware of venous outflow disturbances as a secondary cause of chronic pain. Furthermore, early detection is critical to avoid catastrophic injuries during medical procedures such as central venous cannulation or neck dissections. | Collaboration: None | Keywords: agenesis, headache, internal jugular vein |
