Fusiform venous aneurysm of the neck in children: a report of four cases

Four children with fusiform venous aneurysms in the neck are described. Two had aneurysms of the internal jugular vein and two had aneurysms of the superficial communicating veins. The diagnosis can be suspected when a venous hum is heard over a neck mass that expands with the Valsalva maneuver. The preoperative diagnosis is confirmed by arteriography or venography. Three of the aneurysms were removed for cosmetic reasons and one is being followed.