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A 32-year-old female asked:

Posterior left auricular vein-should this be palpable and have easily felt pulse? history of chronic l earache, ijv clot, l tongue weakness on pressure test

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Dr. Robert Uyeda
General Surgery 47 years experience
Veins in general: Are not palpable and have no pulse, because they are low pressure blood pressure vessels. You should confer with an ENT specialist for your condition.
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