Prenatal Calcification of the Inferior Vena Cava and Renal Veins in a Normal Neonate. (2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ranch, Daniel; Aigbe, Michael O.; Gorospe, Emmanuel C.
• Other Names: Batlle Daniel Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: TheScientificWorldjournal. Volume 6(2006)
• Page Start: 734
• Page End: 736
• Publication Date: 2006
• Subjects: calcification -- inferior vena cava -- renal veins; Science -- Periodicals; Technology -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; 505
• DOI: 10.1100/tsw.2006.163
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-6140

Abstract

Abstract : Prenatal calcification of the inferior vena cava (IVC) and renal veins is a rare condition with unclear etiology and prognosis. It occurs with renal vein thrombosis in utero and is associated with congenital anomalies and abnormal prenatal hemodynamic status. We report a rare case of prenatal IVC and renal vein calcification in a normal neonate without any history of compromised prenatal or perinatal condition, or significant deterioration of kidney function.