Adrenal venous sampling in a patient with left inferior vena cava. Issue 4 (2nd March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fujii, Yuichi; Ueda, Tomohiro; Uchimura, Yuko; Teragawa, Hiroki
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 5:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 482
• Page End: 485
• Publication Date: 2017-03-02
• Subjects: Adrenal cortical hyperplasia -- adrenal venous sampling -- anatomical variation -- hyperaldosteronism -- left inferior vena cava; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.875
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Adrenal venous sampling (AVS), although difficult, is recommended for patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) to diagnose the subtype. Recognizing anatomical variation is key to a successful AVS. We report on a patient with PA and left inferior vena cava (IVC) whose left adrenal vein drained directly into the IVC. Abstract : Adrenal venous sampling (AVS), although difficult, is recommended for patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) to diagnose the subtype. Recognizing anatomical variation is key to a successful AVS. We report on a patient with PA and left inferior vena cava (IVC) whose left adrenal vein drained directly into the IVC.