PUL, NPUL, M2024-06-122024-06-1219950340-6199https://doi.org/10.1007/s004310050288https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14551/23133The most common cause of a mass in the neck appearing only during straining is a laryngocele. On the other hand, the rare jugular phlebectasia may present in a similar manner. The cause of the jugular phlebectasia remains unclear. No treatment is indicated for this benign self-limiting condition. However, surgical removal for cosmetic purposes alone consists of a unilateral excision of the internal or external jugular vein; this produces no gross side-effects. Conclusion Every patient with a swelling in the neck that enlarges in size after the Valsalva manoeu, straining, coughing or sneezing should be suspected of having jugular phlebectasia.en10.1007/s004310050288info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessPHLEBECTASIAEXTERNAL JUGULAR VEINCHILDRENArticle1544275276N/AWOS:A1995QP706000047607276