Radiological evidence of double inferior vena cava in a young adult male

Saudi Med J. 2007 Mar;28(3):454-6.

Abstract

The development of the inferior vena cava IVC is a complex process comprising the formation and regression of some anastomoses, so various anomalies may occur during embryogenesis. These variations can increase the difficulty of aneurysm resection as well as the risk of venous injury and subsequent excessive bleeding during retroperitoneal and thoracic surgical interventions. Here, we report a patient with double inferior vena cava by radiographically during his investigation for the etiology of pancytopenia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Congenital Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Male
  • Pancytopenia / diagnosis*
  • Phlebography / methods
  • Rare Diseases
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / abnormalities*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / diagnostic imaging*