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

Authors

• Oral Nevruz, Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
• Yalcin Kirici, Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
• Cenk Kilic, Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
• Ugur Bozlar, Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
• A. Ugur Ural, Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.

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.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

454

Last Page

456

Recommended Citation

Nevruz, Oral; Kirici, Yalcin; Kilic, Cenk; Bozlar, Ugur; and Ural, A. Ugur (2007) "Radiological evidence of double inferior vena cava in a young adult male," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 28: Iss. 3, Article 27.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3829