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I have a blue vein that runs up the middle of my neck (slightly to the right) to my chin. its blue and doesnt pulsate or anything. i am a thin person. is it normal to see a vein like this?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

I wonder if it is the external jugular vein.

Answered 3/24/2021

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