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Fenestrated internal jugular veins (IJVs). A Three dimensional volume rendering, antero-inferior view. B Orthogonal sagittal cut of the right IJV fenestration. C Orthogonal sagittal cut of the left IJV fenestration. 1—right IJV; 2—postero-lateral arm of the right IJV fenestration; 3—antero-medial arm of the right IJV fenestration; 4—right internal carotid artery; 5—right sigmoid sinus; 6—right jugular bulb; 7—left IJV; 8—postero-lateral arm of the left IJV fenestration; 9—antero-medial arm of the left IJV fenestration; 10—left internal carotid artery; 11—left sigmoid sinus; 12—left jugular bulb
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Duplications and fenestrations of the internal jugular vein (IJV) are rare anatomic variations. There were previously found mostly unilateral fenestrated internal jugular veins, either empty, or traversed by the spinal accessory nerves. It was documented the computed tomography angiogram of a 65 year-old female patient and bilateral high fenestrati...
