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I am a thin person and been noticing a vein sticking out on left side of neck.how can you tell if it is internal or external jugular vein?

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Dr. Ronen Elefant answered

Specializes in Critical Care

External: It's most likely the external jugular vein as the internal is fairly deep and below the muscle.

Dr Landi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/24/2014

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A member asked:

I am a thin person and been noticing a vein sticking out on left side of neck.how can you tell if it is internal or external jugular vein?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronen Elefant answered

Dr Landi and another doctor agreed

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