Inferior Vena Cava Duplication: Incidental Case in a Young Woman. (27th April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Coco, Danilo; Cecchini, Sara; Leanza, Silvana; Viola, Massimo; Ricci, Stefano; Campagnacci, Roberto
• Other Names: Qanadli Salah D. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-04-27
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/3071873
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : A case of a double inferior vena cava (IVC) with retroaortic left renal vein, azygos continuation of the IVC, and presence of the hepatic portion of the IVC drained into the right renal vein is reported and the embryologic, clinical, and radiological significance is discussed. The diagnosis is suggested by multidetector computed tomography (MDCT), which reveals the aberrant vascular structures. Awareness of different congenital anomalies of IVC is necessary for radiologists to avoid diagnostic pitfalls and they should be remembered because they can influence several surgical interventions and endovascular procedures.